The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
€ 25,200
€ 35,500
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI BMT.
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Touran 1.8 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 1.8 TSI BMT
3499 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.89 %
General
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Touran 1.8 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
134 hp
178 hp
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.08 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
26.11 lb/hp
19.08 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
39 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
39 mpg
39 mpg
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
591 mi
Range
591 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
591 mi
591 mi
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
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).
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).
115.6 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
125.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1299 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft
