The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 Automatic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 18)
€ 29,100

€ 28,900

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 218i Active Tourer.
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
BMW 218i Active Tourer
63.2
71.1
71.1
61.2
70.9
80.2
71.1 in
Width
70.9 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
63.2 in
Height
61.2 in
108.3
178.1
105.1
170.9
178.1 in
Length
170.9 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
BMW 218i Active Tourer
3499 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
379 lb
10.83 %

General
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
BMW 218i Active Tourer
RP
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
139 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
251 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Performance
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
BMW 218i Active Tourer
117 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 218i Active Tourer
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25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.28 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
25.17 lb/hp
23.28 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
49 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
44 mpg
city
37 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
751 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
751 mi
621 mi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
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).
96.6 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
98.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
BMW 218i Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










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