The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 218d Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18)

€ 27,500
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
€ 34,800
 BMW 218d Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18) BMW 218d Active Tourer
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800

ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 218d Active Tourer.
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18)
71.1
71.1
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18)
70.9
80.2
71.1 in
Width
70.9 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
63.2 in
Height
61.2 in
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18)
108.3
178.1
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18)
105.1
170.9
178.1 in
Length
170.9 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.3 %
BMW 218d Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18)

General

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
RP
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
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 4000 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
164 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
157 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
157 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Active Tourer

Performance

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
123 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer

▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.12 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
20.43 lb/hp
22.12 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
30 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
22 mpg
city
50 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
737 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
462 mi
737 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
88.5 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
147.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft