The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 Automatic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 17)
€ 29,100
€ 23,200
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
63.2
71.1
71.1
62.1
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
108.3
178.1
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3499 lb
Curb Weight
2908 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
591 lb
16.89 %
General
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
RP
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
139 hp
113 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
117 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.73 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
25.17 lb/hp
25.73 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
50 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
49 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
44 mpg
city
42 mpg
52 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
751 mi
Range
661 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
751 mi
661 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
89 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
98.8 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft
