The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 27,500
€ 33,600
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Carens 2.0 GDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR.
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
63.2
71.1
71.1
65.3
72
82.2
71.1 in
Width
72 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
63.2 in
Height
65.3 in
108.3
178.1
109.7
178.2
178.1 in
Length
178.2 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.09 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
RP
Generation
5T
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 SCR
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
164 hp
113 hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
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 Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
123 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
20.43 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
52 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
30 mpg
52 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
22 mpg
city
43 mpg
38 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
462 mi
Range
801 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
462 mi
801 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
92.5 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
147.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft
48 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft
