The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 13) vs. VW Touran 1.6 TDI (10 - 15)
€ 23,700
€ 26,300
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.3 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
RP
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
164 hp
104 hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.63 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
20.42 lb/hp
32.63 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
32 mpg
46 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
24 mpg
city
37 mpg
41 mpg
highway
52 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
494 mi
Range
731 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
494 mi
731 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
138.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1457 lb
Maximum Payload
1413 lb
2.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft
