The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17)

€ 24,200
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 (15 - 16) KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
€ 20,500
 VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 is 7.4 inches longer and 1.1 inches taller.
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 (15 - 16)
71.1
71.1
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17)
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 141 (15 - 16)
108.3
178.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17)
105.1
170.8
178.1 in
Length
170.8 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
3455 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
545 lb
15.78 %
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17)

General

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
RP
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
139 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
251 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141

62 mph 62
mph

600 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.64 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
24.86 lb/hp
34.64 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
47 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
49 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
38 mpg
55 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
751 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
94.8 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
98.8 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft