The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 (7-seater) (13 - 14) vs. VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 16)
€ 24,700

€ 26,300

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI SCR BMT.
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR 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 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
3508 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.28 %

General
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
RP
Generation
5T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CRK*
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 Touran 1.6 TDI SCR 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 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.42 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
26.18 lb/hp
31.42 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
53 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
46 mpg
53 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
38 mpg
city
45 mpg
53 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
706 mi
Range
819 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
706 mi
819 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR 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).
90.4 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
104.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1453 lb
Maximum Payload
1369 lb
2.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft










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