The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 Automatic (06 - 13) vs. VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)
€ 21,500

€ 35,300

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
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 2.0 TDI SCR
3389 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.12 %

General
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
UN
Generation
5T
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 Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0
143 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0
139 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
112 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.13 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0
23.7 lb/hp
24.13 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
49 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0
28 mpg
49 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
20 mpg
city
42 mpg
36 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
407 mi
Range
751 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
407 mi
751 mi
VW Touran 2.0 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).
98.8 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0
159.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 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