The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 22,200
€ 27,600
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI SCR.
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
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 1.6 TDI SCR
1483 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
2140 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg
Weight Difference:
18 kg
1.21 %
General
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
RP
Generation
AUV
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 SCR
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1591 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
133 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
133 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
165 NM
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
165 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
11.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.96 kg/bhp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
11.15 kg/bhp
12.96 kg/bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
69 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
42 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
31 mpg
city
63 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
58 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
530 mi
Range
758 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
530 mi
758 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
657 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
103 L
Boot Capacity
590 L
1650 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1520 L
