The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 13) vs. VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT (16 - 19)
€ 23,700
€ 27,700
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI SCR BMT.
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR 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 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.3 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
RP
Generation
5T
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 SCR BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
164 hp
113 hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
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 SCR BMT
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.03 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
20.42 lb/hp
30.03 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
52 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
32 mpg
52 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
41 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
494 mi
Range
801 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
494 mi
801 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR 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).
92.5 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
138.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1457 lb
Maximum Payload
1303 lb
2.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft
