The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13) vs. VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 15)
€ 24,200
€ 26,700
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 BMT.
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.56 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
RP
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
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 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 BMT
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.73 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
20.43 lb/hp
32.73 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
51 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
30 mpg
51 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
43 mpg
37 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
456 mi
Range
810 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
456 mi
810 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI 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).
94.6 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
149.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1402 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft
