The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115 (14 - 16) vs. VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT DSG (16 - 19)
€ 24,900

€ 28,900

€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT.
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
63.2
71.1
71.1
65.3
72
82.2
71.1 in
Width
72 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
63.2 in
Height
65.3 in
108.3
178.1
109.7
178.2
178.1 in
Length
178.2 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
3433 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.2 %

General
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
RP
Generation
5T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
113 hp
113 hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.43 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
30.38 lb/hp
30.43 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
56 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
49 mpg
56 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
43 mpg
city
50 mpg
53 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
751 mi
Range
858 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
751 mi
858 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR 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).
86.4 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
98.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft













48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft