The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

€ 20,000
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18) KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
€ 30,500
 VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘ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. The KIA Carens 1.6 GDI is 5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18)
71.1
71.1
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
70.6
81.9
71.1 in
Width
70.6 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
63.2 in
Height
65.9 in
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18)
108.3
178.1
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
105.4
173.1
178.1 in
Length
173.1 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3214 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
556 lb
14.75 %
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

General

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
RP
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CDG*
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 5500 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
133 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
115 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
24.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.47 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
24.17 lb/hp
25.47 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
16.3 lb✽  ( 5 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
36 mpg
5 MPGe
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
28 mpg
city
21.3 lb
44 mpg
highway
13.5 lb
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 lb
554 mi
Range
324 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
554 mi
324 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
33.8 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
123.1 kWh
33.8 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.8 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.4 cu ft