The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 (7-seater) (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)

€ 24,700
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 (7-seater) (13 - 14) KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
€ 20,500
 VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500

ⓘ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 136 is 6.9 inches longer and 1.1 inches taller.
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 (7-seater) (13 - 14)
71.1
71.1
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
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 (7-seater) (13 - 14)
108.3
178.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
105.1
171.3
178.1 in
Length
171.3 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
3508 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 (7-seater) (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
564 lb
16.08 %
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)

General

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
RP
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
134 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
244 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
244 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI

Performance

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136

62 mph 62
mph

594 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
26.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.04 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
26.18 lb/hp
35.04 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
46 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
38 mpg
city
39 mpg
53 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
634 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
706 mi
634 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
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).
92.9 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
104.9 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1453 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
2.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft