The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi Automatic (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 23,300
€ 28,300
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT.
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
65
71.7
79.5
62.1
71.1
80.7
71.7 in
Width
71.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
65 in
Height
62.1 in
106.3
178.9
105.1
171.3
178.9 in
Length
171.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
3642 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4795 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
534 lb
14.66 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
UN
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
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 CRDi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
138 hp
128 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
225 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
225 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
26.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.29 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
26.39 lb/hp
24.29 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
33 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
41 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
609 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
482 mi
609 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
146.1 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).
96.6 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
146.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft
