The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 Automatic (06 - 13) vs. VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
€ 21,500
€ 35,500
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI BMT.
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
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 1.8 TSI BMT
3389 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.26 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
UN
Generation
5T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0
143 hp
178 hp
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0
139 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.08 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0
23.7 lb/hp
19.08 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
39 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0
28 mpg
39 mpg
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
36 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
407 mi
Range
591 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
407 mi
591 mi
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
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).
115.6 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0
159.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1299 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft
