The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 2.0 (06 - 13) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 17)

€ 20,000
KIA Carens 2.0 (06 - 13) KIA Carens 2.0
€ 27,000
 VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 17) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
65
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 (06 - 13)
71.7
79.5
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 17)
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
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 (06 - 13)
106.3
178.9
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 17)
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
KIA Carens 2.0 (06 - 13)
Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.42 %
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 17)

General

KIA Carens 2.0
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0
143 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0
139 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

KIA Carens 2.0
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.72 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0
23.42 lb/hp
20.72 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 2.0
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0
29 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
36 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
575 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
422 mi
575 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 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).
102.4 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0
153.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Carens 2.0
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft