The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 13) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 15)

€ 23,700
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 13) KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
€ 34,000
 VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 15) VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000

ⓘ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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 13)
71.1
71.1
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 15)
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
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 13)
108.3
178.1
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 15)
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 13)
Weight Difference:
421 lb
11.17 %
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 15)

General

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
RP
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
164 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
155 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
155 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
20.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.47 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
20.42 lb/hp
25.47 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
16.3 lb✽  ( 5 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
32 mpg
5 MPGe
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24 mpg
city
21.3 lb
41 mpg
highway
13.5 lb
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 lb
494 mi
Range
324 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
494 mi
324 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
33.8 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
138.2 kWh
33.8 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1457 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
2.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.8 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.4 cu ft