The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI (13 - 13) vs. VW Touran 1.2 TSI (10 - 15)
€ 23,000
€ 23,300
€ 23,000
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 considerably. The KIA Carens 2.0 GDI is 5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.2 TSI.
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
63.2
71.1
71.1
65.9
70.6
81.9
71.1 in
Width
70.6 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
63.2 in
Height
65.9 in
108.3
178.1
105.4
173.1
178.1 in
Length
173.1 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.82 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
RP
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 GDI
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
164 hp
104 hp
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
155 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.8 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
20.1 lb/hp
30.8 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
32 mpg
37 mpg
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
41 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
494 mi
Range
583 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
494 mi
583 mi
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
121.2 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
138.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1382 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft
