The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 13) vs. BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 25,000
€ 39,200
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer.
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
63.2
71.1
71.1
61.2
70.9
80.2
71.1 in
Width
70.9 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
63.2 in
Height
61.2 in
108.3
178.1
105.1
170.9
178.1 in
Length
170.9 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
421 lb
11.01 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
RP
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 0 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
164 hp
221 hp
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
155 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
155 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
▶ REPLAY
20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.31 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
20.76 lb/hp
17.31 lb/hp
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
118 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
30 mpg
118 mpg
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
22 mpg
city
No data
37 mpg
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.5 gal
456 mi
Range
1118 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
456 mi
1118 mi
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
37.8 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
149.7 kWh
37.8 kWh
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
74 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1446 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
2.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
