The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 (06 - 13) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 20,000
€ 31,200
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3289 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.79 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
UN
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0
143 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0
139 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.22 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0
23.42 lb/hp
22.22 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
50 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0
29 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
36 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
422 mi
Range
661 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
422 mi
661 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI 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).
96.7 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0
153.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft
