The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 (7-seater) (13 - 14) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 24,700
€ 31,300
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT.
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
63.2
71.1
71.1
65.3
72
82.2
71.1 in
Width
72 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
63.2 in
Height
65.3 in
108.3
178.1
109.7
178.2
178.1 in
Length
178.2 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
3508 lb
Curb Weight
3258 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.1 %
General
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
RP
Generation
5T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
134 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI 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 Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.01 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
26.18 lb/hp
22.01 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
46 mpg
44 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
38 mpg
city
36 mpg
53 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
706 mi
Range
667 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
706 mi
667 mi
VW Touran 1.4 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).
102.4 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
104.9 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1453 lb
Maximum Payload
1371 lb
2.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft
