The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 Automatic (15 - 16) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
€ 29,100
€ 30,500
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3499 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
7.19 %
General
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
RP
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CDG*
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
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
139 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
251 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
117 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.47 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
25.17 lb/hp
25.47 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
( 55 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
16.3 lb✽
( 5 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
55 MPGe
5 MPGe
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
44 mpg
city
21.3 lb
52 mpg
highway
13.5 lb
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 lb
751 mi
Range
324 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
751 mi
324 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
33.8 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
98.8 kWh
33.8 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.8 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.4 cu ft
