The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115 (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 24,900

€ 24,500

€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 1.7 CRDi 115 is 18.7 cm longer, 0.2 cm narrower and 2.7 cm taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT.
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI 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 1.7 CRDi 115
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
1557 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
2110 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
137 kg
8.8 %

General
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
RP
Generation
AUV
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1685 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
113 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
113 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
260 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
260 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
181 m
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.15 kg/bhp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
13.78 kg/bhp
13.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
71 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
59 mpg
71 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
51 mpg
city
61 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
76 mpg
58 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
751 mi
Range
777 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
751 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
82.2 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
98.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
125 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
553 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
536 L
Boot Capacity
590 L











1694 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1520 L