The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115 (14 - 16) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15)

€ 24,900
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115 (14 - 16) KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
€ 34,300
 VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15) VW Touran 1.4 TSI
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300

ⓘ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 5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.4 TSI.
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115 (14 - 16)
71.1
71.1
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15)
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
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115 (14 - 16)
108.3
178.1
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15)
105.4
173.1
178.1 in
Length
173.1 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
3433 lb
Curb Weight
3455 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115 (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.64 %
VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15)

General

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
RP
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
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 1.7 CRDi 115
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
113 hp
168 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
192 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TSI

Performance

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

594 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
30.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.57 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
30.38 lb/hp
20.57 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
49 mpg
36 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
43 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
565 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
751 mi
565 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
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).
125 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
98.8 kWh
125 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft