The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 13) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 23,700
€ 24,200
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the KIA Carens 2.0 GDI is 6.9 inches longer and 1.1 inches taller.
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
63.2
71.1
71.1
62.1
71.1
80.7
71.1 in
Width
71.1 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
63.2 in
Height
62.1 in
108.3
178.1
105.1
171.3
178.1 in
Length
171.3 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
3349 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.48 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
RP
Generation
AUV
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
164 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
155 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
20.42 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
47 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
32 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
24 mpg
city
40 mpg
41 mpg
highway
52 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
494 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
494 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 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).
94.8 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
138.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1457 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
2.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft
