The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 Automatic (06 - 13) vs. BMW 225i Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 21,500

€ 41,100

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100
ⓘ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 7.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 3.7 inches taller than the BMW 225i Active Tourer.
KIA Carens 2.0
BMW 225i Active Tourer
65
71.7
79.5
61.2
70.9
80.2
71.7 in
Width
70.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
65 in
Height
61.2 in
106.3
178.9
105.1
171.4
178.9 in
Length
171.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 2.0
BMW 225i Active Tourer
3389 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.64 %

General
KIA Carens 2.0
BMW 225i Active Tourer
UN
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0
143 hp
228 hp
BMW 225i Active Tourer
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0
139 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0
BMW 225i Active Tourer
112 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 225i Active Tourer
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23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.42 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0
23.7 lb/hp
15.42 lb/hp
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0
28 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 225i Active Tourer
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
407 mi
Range
495 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
407 mi
495 mi
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
121.2 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0
159.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0
BMW 225i Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft








46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft