The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18) vs. VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)
€ 20,000
€ 35,300
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Carens 1.6 GDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR.
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
63.2
71.1
71.1
65.3
72
82.2
71.1 in
Width
72 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
63.2 in
Height
65.3 in
108.3
178.1
109.7
178.2
178.1 in
Length
178.2 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
3214 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
357 lb
10 %
General
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
RP
Generation
5T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
133 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
115 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
24.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.13 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
24.17 lb/hp
24.13 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
36 mpg
49 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
28 mpg
city
42 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
554 mi
Range
751 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
554 mi
751 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
98.8 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
123.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft
