The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 18)
€ 27,500

€ 28,900

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 218i Active Tourer.
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
BMW 218i Active Tourer
63.2
71.1
71.1
61.2
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
108.3
178.1
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 218i Active Tourer
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.89 %

General
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
BMW 218i Active Tourer
RP
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
164 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
157 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
157 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
BMW 218i Active Tourer
123 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 218i Active Tourer
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20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.28 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
20.43 lb/hp
23.28 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
30 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
462 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
462 mi
621 mi
BMW 218i 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).
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
147.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
BMW 218i Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










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