The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

€ 20,000
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18) KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
€ 28,900
 VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 7.4 inches longer and 1.1 inches taller.
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18)
71.1
71.1
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
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
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18)
108.3
178.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
105.1
170.8
178.1 in
Length
170.8 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
3214 lb
Curb Weight
3106 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.36 %
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

General

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
133 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.99 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
24.17 lb/hp
20.99 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
36 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
554 mi
Range
586 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
554 mi
586 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
100.4 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
123.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft