The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 Automatic (06 - 13) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 21,500
€ 27,600
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI SCR.
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
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 1.6 TDI SCR
3389 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.69 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
UN
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0
143 hp
113 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
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 Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.58 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0
23.7 lb/hp
28.58 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
57 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0
28 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
20 mpg
city
52 mpg
36 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
407 mi
Range
758 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
407 mi
758 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
84.3 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0
159.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft
