The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)
€ 27,500
€ 24,600
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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 7.4 inches longer and 1.1 inches taller.
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
170.8
178.1 in
Length
170.8 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.58 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
RP
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
164 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
157 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
157 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
123 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
20.43 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
65 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
30 mpg
65 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
22 mpg
city
57 mpg
38 mpg
highway
69 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
462 mi
Range
863 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
462 mi
863 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
74 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
147.7 kWh
74 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft
