The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 14) vs. BMW 225i Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 22,200
€ 40,500
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 225i Active Tourer.
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
BMW 225i Active Tourer
63.2
71.1
71.1
61.2
70.9
80.2
71.1 in
Width
70.9 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
63.2 in
Height
61.2 in
108.3
178.1
105.1
170.9
178.1 in
Length
170.9 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
BMW 225i Active Tourer
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.44 %
General
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
BMW 225i Active Tourer
RP
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
133 hp
228 hp
BMW 225i Active Tourer
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Performance
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
BMW 225i Active Tourer
115 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 225i Active Tourer
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24.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
24.58 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 225i Active Tourer
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
530 mi
Range
495 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
530 mi
495 mi
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
121.2 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
BMW 225i Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1448 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
2.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
