The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 20)
€ 20,000
€ 22,900
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the KIA Carens 1.6 GDI is 6.9 inches longer and 1.1 inches taller.
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
63.2
71.1
71.1
62.1
71.1
80.7
71.1 in
Width
71.1 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
63.2 in
Height
62.1 in
108.3
178.1
105.1
171.3
178.1 in
Length
171.3 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
3214 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.43 %
General
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
RP
Generation
AUV
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
133 hp
113 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
115 mph
Maximum Speed
119 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
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
24.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
24.17 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
36 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
28 mpg
city
40 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
554 mi
Range
634 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
554 mi
634 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
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).
92.9 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
123.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft
