The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 Automatic (06 - 13) vs. VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 15)
€ 21,500

€ 30,900

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3389 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.84 %

General
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
UN
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0
143 hp
138 hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0
139 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.28 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0
23.7 lb/hp
25.28 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
49 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0
28 mpg
49 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
41 mpg
36 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
407 mi
Range
777 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
407 mi
777 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI 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).
98.8 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0
159.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1340 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft









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