The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 14) vs. VW Touran 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15)
€ 26,000

€ 28,300

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3433 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.69 %

General
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
RP
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
134 hp
104 hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Performance
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Touran 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.01 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
26.32 lb/hp
33.01 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
39 mpg
46 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
46 mpg
highway
52 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
591 mi
Range
731 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
591 mi
731 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
125.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1418 lb
2.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft








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