The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi Automatic (06 - 09) vs. VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)
€ 23,300

€ 35,300

€ 23,300
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 CRDi 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 CRDi
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 CRDi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
3642 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4795 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
71 lb
1.95 %

General
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
UN
Generation
5T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
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 CRDi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
138 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
225 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
225 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
116 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
26.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.13 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
26.39 lb/hp
24.13 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
49 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
33 mpg
49 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
25 mpg
city
42 mpg
41 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
482 mi
Range
751 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
482 mi
751 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
98.8 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
146.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 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