The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115 (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)
€ 25,800
€ 24,600
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115 is 7.4 inches longer and 1.1 inches taller.
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
63.2
71.1
71.1
62.1
71.1
80.7
71.1 in
Width
71.1 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
63.2 in
Height
62.1 in
108.3
178.1
105.1
170.8
178.1 in
Length
170.8 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3433 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
269 lb
7.84 %
General
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
RP
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
113 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
112 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
30.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
30.38 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
65 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
49 mpg
65 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
43 mpg
city
57 mpg
53 mpg
highway
69 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
751 mi
Range
863 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
751 mi
863 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
74 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
98.8 kWh
74 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft
