The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 (06 - 13) vs. VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - ..)
€ 20,000
€ 30,600
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The KIA Carens 2.0 is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
65
71.7
79.5
65.3
72
82.2
71.7 in
Width
72 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
65 in
Height
65.3 in
106.3
178.9
109.7
178.2
178.9 in
Length
178.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.91 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
UN
Generation
5T
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 Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0
143 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
23.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.2 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0
23.42 lb/hp
22.2 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
42 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0
29 mpg
42 mpg
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
36 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
422 mi
Range
644 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
422 mi
644 mi
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF 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).
106.1 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0
153.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft
