The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 24,300

€ 27,600

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 SCR
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 SCR
3455 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.51 %

General
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
134 hp
113 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Performance
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
119 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
25.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.58 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
25.78 lb/hp
28.58 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
57 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
46 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
38 mpg
city
52 mpg
53 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
706 mi
Range
758 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
706 mi
758 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
84.3 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
104.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft











48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft