The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 (06 - 13) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 20,000
€ 22,300
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Carens 2.0 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT.
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
65
71.7
79.5
62.1
71.1
80.7
71.7 in
Width
71.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
65 in
Height
62.1 in
106.3
178.9
105.1
170.8
178.9 in
Length
170.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
3349 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.84 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
UN
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0
143 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0
139 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.03 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0
23.42 lb/hp
27.03 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
45 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0
29 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
36 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
422 mi
Range
598 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
422 mi
598 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
98.5 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0
153.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft
