The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 Automatic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

€ 29,100
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 Automatic (15 - 16) KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
€ 27,600
 VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 Automatic (15 - 16)
71.1
71.1
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
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 Automatic (15 - 16)
108.3
178.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3499 lb
Curb Weight
3049 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 Automatic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
450 lb
12.86 %
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

General

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
139 hp
123 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.79 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
25.17 lb/hp
24.79 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
45 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
49 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
38 mpg
52 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
598 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
751 mi
598 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 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).
98.5 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
98.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft