The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 24,200

€ 29,000

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the KIA Carens 2.0 GDI is 6.9 inches longer and 1.1 inches taller.
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
63.2
71.1
71.1
62.1
71.1
80.7
71.1 in
Width
71.1 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
63.2 in
Height
62.1 in
108.3
178.1
105.1
171.3
178.1 in
Length
171.3 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.25 %

General
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
RP
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
164 hp
128 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
155 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
155 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.29 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
20.43 lb/hp
24.29 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
30 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22 mpg
city
38 mpg
37 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
456 mi
Range
609 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
456 mi
609 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
96.6 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
149.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft











48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft