The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 14) vs. Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT (10 - 14)
€ 22,200

€ 18,800

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Carens 1.6 GDI is 5.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT.
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
63.2
71.1
71.1
64
72
81.4
71.1 in
Width
72 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
63.2 in
Height
64 in
108.3
178.1
104.3
172.4
178.1 in
Length
172.4 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.34 %

General
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
RP
Generation
DXA
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
133 hp
104 hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Performance
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
▶ REPLAY
24.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.13 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
24.58 lb/hp
29.13 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
37 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
42 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
530 mi
Range
534 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
530 mi
534 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
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
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Ti-VCT
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1448 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
2.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft








46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.8 cu ft