The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18) vs. VW Touran 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
€ 20,000
€ 36,200
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
63.2
71.1
71.1
65.9
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
108.3
178.1
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 2.0 TDI
3214 lb
Curb Weight
3534 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.05 %
General
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
RP
Generation
1T
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFJ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
133 hp
175 hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Performance
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.19 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
24.17 lb/hp
20.19 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
36 mpg
40 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
554 mi
Range
632 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
554 mi
632 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
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).
121.3 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
123.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1316 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft
