The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 13) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 (09 - 13)
€ 25,000

€ 17,300

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Carens 2.0 GDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Carens 1.6.
Carens 2.0 GDI
Carens 1.6
63.2
71.1
71.1
65
71.7
79.5
71.1 in
Width
71.7 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
63.2 in
Height
65 in
108.3
178.1
106.3
178.9
178.1 in
Length
178.9 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Carens 2.0 GDI
Carens 1.6
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb

Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.08 %

General
Carens 2.0 GDI
Carens 1.6
RP
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Carens 2.0 GDI
Carens 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
124 hp
at 6300 rpm
Carens 2.0 GDI
164 hp
124 hp
Carens 1.6
155 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
116 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Carens 2.0 GDI
155 lb‑ft
116 lb‑ft
Carens 1.6
Performance
Carens 2.0 GDI
Carens 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Carens 2.0 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Carens 1.6
▶ REPLAY
20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.78 lb/hp
Carens 2.0 GDI
20.76 lb/hp
25.78 lb/hp
Carens 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Carens 2.0 GDI
Carens 1.6
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Carens 2.0 GDI
30 mpg
33 mpg
Carens 1.6
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
37 mpg
highway
38 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
456 mi
Range
475 mi
Carens 2.0 GDI
456 mi
475 mi
Carens 1.6
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).
136.5 kWh
Carens 2.0 GDI
149.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
Carens 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Carens 2.0 GDI
Carens 1.6
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1446 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
2.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft





46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft