The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18) vs. Renault Grand Scénic ENERGY dCi 130 (12 - 13)
€ 20,000

€ 26,400

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Carens 1.6 GDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Renault Grand Scénic ENERGY dCi 130 Start&Stop.
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Renault Grand Scénic ENERGY dCi 130 Start&Stop
63.2
71.1
71.1
65.9
72.6
81.8
71.1 in
Width
72.6 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
63.2 in
Height
65.9 in
108.3
178.1
109.1
180
178.1 in
Length
180 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
109.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Renault Grand Scénic ENERGY dCi 130 Start&Stop
3214 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4958 lb

Weight Difference:
311 lb
8.82 %

General
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Renault Grand Scénic ENERGY dCi 130 Start&Stop
RP
Generation
JZ
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Renault Grand Scénic ENERGY dCi 130 Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 3750 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
133 hp
128 hp
Renault Grand Scénic ENERGY dCi 130 Start&Stop
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Renault Grand Scénic ENERGY dCi 130 Start&Stop
Performance
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Renault Grand Scénic ENERGY dCi 130 Start&Stop
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Grand Scénic ENERGY dCi 130 Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
24.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.54 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
24.17 lb/hp
27.54 lb/hp
Renault Grand Scénic ENERGY dCi 130 Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Renault Grand Scénic ENERGY dCi 130 Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
53 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
36 mpg
53 mpg
Renault Grand Scénic ENERGY dCi 130 Start&Stop
28 mpg
city
46 mpg
44 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
554 mi
Range
848 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
554 mi
848 mi
Renault Grand Scénic ENERGY dCi 130 Start&Stop
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).
90.4 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
123.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Renault Grand Scénic ENERGY dCi 130 Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Renault Grand Scénic ENERGY dCi 130 Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.2 cu ft












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