The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 (06 - 13) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 20,000
€ 28,300
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 7.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT.
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
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
171.3
178.9 in
Length
171.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.17 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0
143 hp
128 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0
139 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
23.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.29 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0
23.42 lb/hp
24.29 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0
29 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
36 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
422 mi
Range
609 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
422 mi
609 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0
153.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft
