The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 24,300
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 (13 - 15) KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
€ 26,400
 VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 BMT
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 (13 - 15)
71.1
71.1
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (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 136 (13 - 15)
108.3
178.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (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 136
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
3455 lb
Curb Weight
3166 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.37 %
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
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
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 BMT
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 BMT

Performance

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.31 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
25.78 lb/hp
29.31 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
57 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
46 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
38 mpg
city
53 mpg
53 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
758 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
706 mi
758 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI 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).
84.3 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
104.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft