The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 14) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI (10 - 15)
€ 26,000

€ 25,000

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.4 TSI.
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
63.2
71.1
71.1
65.9
70.6
81.9
71.1 in
Width
70.6 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
63.2 in
Height
65.9 in
108.3
178.1
105.4
173.1
178.1 in
Length
173.1 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3342 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.24 %

General
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
RP
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5600 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
134 hp
138 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Performance
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Touran 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.22 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
26.32 lb/hp
24.22 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
39 mpg
35 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
591 mi
Range
548 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
591 mi
548 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
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).
128.7 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
125.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1354 lb
2.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft








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