The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 14) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15)
€ 22,200
€ 26,800
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The KIA Carens 1.6 GDI is 5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.4 TSI.
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
63.2
71.1
71.1
65.9
70.6
81.9
71.1 in
Width
70.6 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
63.2 in
Height
65.9 in
108.3
178.1
105.4
173.1
178.1 in
Length
173.1 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.46 %
General
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
RP
Generation
1T
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 Touran 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5600 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
133 hp
138 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Performance
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.54 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
24.58 lb/hp
24.54 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
36 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
42 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
530 mi
Range
565 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
530 mi
565 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
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).
125 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
125 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1448 lb
Maximum Payload
1354 lb
2.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft
