The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

€ 27,500
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
€ 31,200
 VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200

ⓘ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
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18)
71.1
71.1
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
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 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
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
3289 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.85 %
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

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 dual clutch 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
130 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.22 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
20.43 lb/hp
22.22 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
50 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
30 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
38 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
661 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
462 mi
661 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).
96.7 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
147.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 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
1098 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft