The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 22,200

€ 25,600

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 18.7 cm longer, 0.2 cm narrower and 2.7 cm taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT.
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
1605
1805
1805
1578
1807
2050
1805 mm
Width
1807 mm
1805 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2050 mm
1605 mm
Height
1578 mm
2750
4525
2670
4338
4525 mm
Length
4338 mm
2750 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
1483 kg
Kerb Weight
1362 kg
2140 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg

Weight Difference:
121 kg
8.16 %

General
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
RP
Generation
AUV
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1591 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
133 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
133 bhp
123 bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
165 NM
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
165 NM
200 NM
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.07 kg/bhp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
11.15 kg/bhp
11.07 kg/bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
51 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
42 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
40 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
58 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
530 mi
Range
565 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
530 mi
565 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 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).
104.1 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
657 kg
Maximum Payload
518 kg
103 L
Boot Capacity
590 L








1650 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1520 L