The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 (16 - 18) vs. VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

€ 24,500
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 (16 - 18) KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
€ 35,500
 VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT.
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 (16 - 18)
71.1
71.1
65.3
Blueprint VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
72
82.2
71.1 in
Width
72 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
63.2 in
Height
65.3 in
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 (16 - 18)
108.3
178.1
Blueprint VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
109.7
178.2
178.1 in
Length
178.2 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
3455 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.65 %
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

General

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
RP
Generation
5T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
139 hp
178 hp
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT

Performance

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.08 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
24.86 lb/hp
19.08 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
39 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
49 mpg
39 mpg
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
591 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
751 mi
591 mi
VW Touran 1.8 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).
115.6 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
98.8 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1299 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft