The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Automatic (15 - 18)
€ 27,500

€ 25,800

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Carens 2.0 GDI is 5.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
63.2
71.1
71.1
63.4
72
81.4
71.1 in
Width
72 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
63.2 in
Height
63.4 in
108.3
178.1
104.3
172.4
178.1 in
Length
172.4 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3115 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.04 %

General
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
RP
Generation
DXA
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
164 hp
148 hp
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
157 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
157 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
123 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.05 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
20.43 lb/hp
21.05 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
30 mpg
36 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
38 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
462 mi
Range
526 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
462 mi
526 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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).
123.1 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
147.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Ford C-MAX 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1294 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft











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