The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 (15 - 16) vs. VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT (10 - 15)
€ 24,200

€ 24,000

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 141 is 5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT.
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
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 141
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
3455 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
236 lb
6.83 %

General
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
RP
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
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
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
139 hp
104 hp
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
251 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.95 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
24.86 lb/hp
30.95 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
49 mpg
40 mpg
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
33 mpg
55 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
751 mi
Range
632 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
751 mi
632 mi
VW Touran 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).
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).
111.8 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
98.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft











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