The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)
€ 24,300
€ 24,600
€ 24,300
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 136 is 7.4 inches longer and 1.1 inches taller.
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
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 136
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3455 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.42 %
General
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
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 136
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
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
134 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
244 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
244 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
119 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
25.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
25.78 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
65 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
46 mpg
65 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
38 mpg
city
57 mpg
53 mpg
highway
69 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
706 mi
Range
863 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
706 mi
863 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
74 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
104.9 kWh
74 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 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
