The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115 (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 25,800
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115 (16 - 18) KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
€ 24,500
 VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 25,800
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. 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 BMT
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115 (16 - 18)
71.1
71.1
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115 (16 - 18)
108.3
178.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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 BMT
3433 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115 (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
302 lb
8.8 %
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 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 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

594 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
30.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.99 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
30.38 lb/hp
28.99 lb/hp
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
49 mpg
combined
59 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
49 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
43 mpg
city
51 mpg
53 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft