The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18) vs. Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid (18 - 19)
€ 20,000

€ 32,700

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Carens 1.6 GDI is 4.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid.
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
63.2
71.1
71.1
62
69.9
80.7
71.1 in
Width
69.9 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
63.2 in
Height
62 in
108.3
178.1
109.4
182.9
178.1 in
Length
182.9 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
3214 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb

Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.43 %

General
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
RP
Generation
XW3/XW4
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
133 hp
134 hp
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
Performance
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
115 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
24.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
24.17 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
51 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
36 mpg
51 mpg
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
28 mpg
city
50 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
554 mi
Range
608 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
554 mi
608 mi
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
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).
87.2 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
123.1 kWh
87.2 kWh
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft







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