The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi (06 - 10) vs. VW Touran 1.2 TSI (10 - 15)
€ 22,000

€ 23,300

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 CRDi is 5.8 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.2 TSI.
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
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 CRDi
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
3596 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
392 lb
10.9 %

General
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
UN
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
138 hp
104 hp
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
225 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
225 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.2 TSI
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26.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.8 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
26.06 lb/hp
30.8 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
39 mpg
37 mpg
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
45 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
560 mi
Range
583 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
560 mi
583 mi
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
125.5 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 CRDi
125.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1382 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft









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