The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13)
€ 27,500

€ 24,800

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140.
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140
63.2
71.1
71.1
65.9
72.6
81.8
71.1 in
Width
72.6 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
63.2 in
Height
65.9 in
108.3
178.1
109.1
180
178.1 in
Length
180 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
109.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4857 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.98 %

General
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140
RP
Generation
JZ
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 3750 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
164 hp
138 hp
Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140
157 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
157 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140
123 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140
▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.04 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
20.43 lb/hp
24.04 lb/hp
Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
29 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
30 mpg
29 mpg
Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
38 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
462 mi
Range
460 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
462 mi
460 mi
Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140
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).
153.5 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
147.7 kWh
153.5 kWh
Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1539 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.2 cu ft












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