The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

€ 25,200
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
€ 30,500
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

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. The KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 is 12.8 cm longer, 1.1 cm wider and 6.9 cm lower than the VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1605
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (13 - 15)
1805
1805
1674
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
1794
2081
1805 mm
Width
1794 mm
1805 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2081 mm
1605 mm
Height
1674 mm
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (13 - 15)
2750
4525
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
2678
4397
4525 mm
Length
4397 mm
2750 mm
Wheelbase
2678 mm

Vehicle Weight

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1587 kg
Kerb Weight
1710 kg
2130 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2230 kg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
123 kg
7.19 %
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

General

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
RP
Generation
1T
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1685 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
134 bhp
148 bhp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
320 NM
220 NM
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
116 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

167 m
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136

62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

 REPLAY
11.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.55 kg/bhp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
11.84 kg/bhp
11.55 kg/bhp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
46 mpg  ( 52 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined  per 100 miles
7.4 kg  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
52 MPGe
6 MPGe
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
37 mpg
city
9.7 kg
55 mpg
motorway
6.1 kg
58 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kg
591 mi
Range
324 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
591 mi
324 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
33.8 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
125.5 kWh
33.8 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
543 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
536 L
Boot Capacity
592 L
1694 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1886 L