The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13) vs. VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 24,200
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13) KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
€ 34,500
 VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500

ⓘ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 BMT.
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13)
71.1
71.1
65.3
Blueprint VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13)
108.3
178.1
Blueprint VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - 18)
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 BMT
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.23 %
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - 18)

General

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 2.0 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
164 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
155 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.4 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
20.43 lb/hp
23.4 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
51 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
30 mpg
51 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
37 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
456 mi
Range
784 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
456 mi
784 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
94.6 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
149.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1387 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft