The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 (06 - 13) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15)
€ 20,000
€ 34,300
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Carens 2.0 is 5.8 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.4 TSI.
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
65
71.7
79.5
65.9
70.6
81.9
71.7 in
Width
70.6 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
65 in
Height
65.9 in
106.3
178.9
105.4
173.1
178.9 in
Length
173.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3455 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.07 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
UN
Generation
1T
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 Touran 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0
143 hp
168 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0
139 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
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23.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.57 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0
23.42 lb/hp
20.57 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0
29 mpg
36 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
36 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
422 mi
Range
565 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
422 mi
565 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
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).
125 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0
153.5 kWh
125 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft
