The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 13) vs. VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT (15 - 18)
€ 23,700
€ 24,300
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT.
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
63.2
71.1
71.1
65.3
72
82.2
71.1 in
Width
72 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
63.2 in
Height
65.3 in
108.3
178.1
109.7
178.2
178.1 in
Length
178.2 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3166 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.46 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
RP
Generation
5T
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 BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
164 hp
108 hp
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
155 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.31 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
20.42 lb/hp
29.31 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
43 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
32 mpg
43 mpg
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
34 mpg
41 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
494 mi
Range
656 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
494 mi
656 mi
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
104.1 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
138.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1457 lb
Maximum Payload
1376 lb
2.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft
