The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 13) vs. BMW 225i Active Tourer Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 23,700
€ 38,500
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Carens 2.0 GDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 225i Active Tourer.
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
BMW 225i Active Tourer
63.2
71.1
71.1
61.2
70.9
80.2
71.1 in
Width
70.9 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
63.2 in
Height
61.2 in
108.3
178.1
105.1
170.9
178.1 in
Length
170.9 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
BMW 225i Active Tourer
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.93 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
BMW 225i Active Tourer
RP
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
164 hp
228 hp
BMW 225i Active Tourer
155 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
BMW 225i Active Tourer
126 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 225i Active Tourer
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20.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.55 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
20.42 lb/hp
14.55 lb/hp
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
32 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 225i Active Tourer
24 mpg
city
32 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
494 mi
Range
546 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
494 mi
546 mi
BMW 225i Active Tourer
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).
109.9 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
138.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
BMW 225i Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1457 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
2.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
