The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi (06 - 10) vs. VW Touran 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

€ 22,000
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi (06 - 10) KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
€ 34,300
VW Touran 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) VW Touran 2.0 TDI
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300

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 2.0 TDI.
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
65
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi (06 - 10)
71.7
79.5
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi (06 - 10)
106.3
178.9
Blueprint VW Touran 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
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 2.0 TDI
3596 lb
Curb Weight
3556 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi (06 - 10)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.11 %
VW Touran 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

General

KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
UN
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
138 hp
168 hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
225 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
225 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Touran 2.0 TDI

Performance

KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
26.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
26.06 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
39 mpg
41 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
34 mpg
45 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
560 mi
Range
654 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
560 mi
654 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
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).
117.3 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
125.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1338 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft