The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
€ 27,500
€ 20,500
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the KIA Carens 2.0 GDI is 6.9 inches longer and 1.1 inches taller.
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
63.2
71.1
71.1
62.1
71.1
80.7
71.1 in
Width
71.1 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
63.2 in
Height
62.1 in
108.3
178.1
105.1
171.3
178.1 in
Length
171.3 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.18 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
RP
Generation
AUV
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
164 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
157 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
157 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.04 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
20.43 lb/hp
35.04 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
48 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
30 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
38 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
462 mi
Range
634 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
462 mi
634 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
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).
92.9 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
147.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft
