The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 20)

€ 24,200
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 (15 - 16) KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
€ 25,700
 VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 20) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI SCR
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 (15 - 16)
71.1
71.1
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 20)
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 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 20)
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 1.6 TDI SCR
3455 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
7.79 %
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 20)

General

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
RP
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
139 hp
113 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
120 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
24.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.19 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
24.86 lb/hp
28.19 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
49 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
41 mpg
city
49 mpg
55 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
723 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
751 mi
723 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
88.5 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
98.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft