The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 22,200

€ 26,400

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3166 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.18 %

General
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
RP
Generation
AUV
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 Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
133 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.31 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
24.58 lb/hp
29.31 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
57 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
53 mpg
42 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
530 mi
Range
758 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
530 mi
758 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI 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).
84.3 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1448 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
2.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft








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