The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 13) vs. VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 23,700
€ 31,700
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
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 2.0 TDI SCR
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
5.95 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
164 hp
113 hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
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 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
126 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
20.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.5 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
20.42 lb/hp
31.5 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
51 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
32 mpg
51 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
41 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
494 mi
Range
784 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
494 mi
784 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
94.6 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
138.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1457 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
2.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft
