The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 (7-seater) (13 - 14) vs. VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - ..)
€ 24,700

€ 32,600

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3508 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.42 %

General
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
26.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
26.18 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
42 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
46 mpg
42 mpg
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
38 mpg
city
35 mpg
53 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
706 mi
Range
644 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
706 mi
644 mi
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
106.1 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
104.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1453 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
2.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft










46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft