The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 22,200
€ 24,200
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the KIA Carens 1.6 GDI is 7.4 inches longer and 1.1 inches taller.
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
63.2
71.1
71.1
62.1
71.1
80.7
71.1 in
Width
71.1 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
63.2 in
Height
62.1 in
108.3
178.1
105.1
170.8
178.1 in
Length
170.8 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
3269 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.96 %
General
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
RP
Generation
AUV
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
133 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
24.58 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
38 mpg
42 mpg
highway
52 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
530 mi
Range
609 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
530 mi
609 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
96.6 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1448 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
2.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft
