The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 15)
€ 27,500
€ 30,900
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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. The KIA Carens 2.0 GDI is 5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT.
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
63.2
71.1
71.1
65.9
70.6
81.9
71.1 in
Width
70.6 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
63.2 in
Height
65.9 in
108.3
178.1
105.4
173.1
178.1 in
Length
173.1 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.93 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
RP
Generation
1T
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 Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
164 hp
138 hp
VW Touran 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 Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.28 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
20.43 lb/hp
25.28 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
49 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
30 mpg
49 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
41 mpg
38 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
462 mi
Range
777 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
462 mi
777 mi
VW Touran 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).
98.8 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
147.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1340 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft
