The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 27,500
€ 29,300
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.01 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
164 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
157 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
157 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.96 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
20.43 lb/hp
21.96 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
30 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
47 mpg
38 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
462 mi
Range
723 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
462 mi
723 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
147.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft
