The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 25,200
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
€ 24,900
 VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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 OPF
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (13 - 15)
71.1
71.1
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
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 Automatic (13 - 15)
108.3
178.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
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 OPF
3499 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
511 lb
14.61 %
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
RP
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
134 hp
113 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF

Performance

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
116 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
48 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
39 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
31 mpg
city
43 mpg
46 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
591 mi
Range
634 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
591 mi
634 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
125.5 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
125.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft