The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 24,300

€ 24,200

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 136 is 18.7 cm longer, 0.2 cm narrower and 2.7 cm taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT.
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI 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 136
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
1567 kg
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
2110 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
217 kg
13.85 %

General
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
RP
Generation
AUV
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1685 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
134 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
331 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
331 NM
175 NM
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.5 kg/bhp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
11.69 kg/bhp
12.5 kg/bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
55 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
city
46 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
58 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
706 mi
Range
609 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
706 mi
609 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
96.6 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
104.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
543 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
536 L
Boot Capacity
590 L











1694 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1520 L