The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 24,200
€ 31,300
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3258 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.78 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
RP
Generation
5T
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 Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
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 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
164 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.01 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
20.43 lb/hp
22.01 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
30 mpg
44 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
37 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
456 mi
Range
667 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
456 mi
667 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
102.4 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
149.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1371 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft
