The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 Automatic (06 - 13)
€ 20,000

€ 21,500

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Carens 1.6 GDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Carens 2.0.
Carens 1.6 GDI
Carens 2.0
63.2
71.1
71.1
65
71.7
79.5
71.1 in
Width
71.7 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
63.2 in
Height
65 in
108.3
178.1
106.3
178.9
178.1 in
Length
178.9 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Carens 1.6 GDI
Carens 2.0
3214 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.14 %

General
Carens 1.6 GDI
Carens 2.0
RP
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Carens 1.6 GDI
Carens 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Carens 1.6 GDI
133 hp
143 hp
Carens 2.0
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Carens 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
139 lb‑ft
Carens 2.0
Performance
Carens 1.6 GDI
Carens 2.0
115 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Carens 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Carens 2.0
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24.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Carens 1.6 GDI
24.17 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Carens 1.6 GDI
Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Carens 1.6 GDI
36 mpg
28 mpg
Carens 2.0
28 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
554 mi
Range
407 mi
Carens 1.6 GDI
554 mi
407 mi
Carens 2.0
Environmental Impact
123.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
159.2 kWh
Carens 1.6 GDI
123.1 kWh
159.2 kWh
Carens 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Carens 1.6 GDI
Carens 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft








48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft