The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 20)

€ 27,500
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
€ 22,900
 VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 20) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900

ⓘ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 OPF
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18)
71.1
71.1
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 20)
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
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18)
108.3
178.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 20)
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 OPF
3351 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.18 %
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 20)

General

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
164 hp
113 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
157 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
157 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF

Performance

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
123 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
20.43 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
48 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
30 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
22 mpg
city
40 mpg
38 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
634 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
462 mi
634 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
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).
92.9 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
147.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft