The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 13) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)
€ 25,000
€ 25,100
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
63.2
71.1
71.1
62.1
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
108.3
178.1
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3404 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
437 lb
12.84 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
RP
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
164 hp
113 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
155 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
155 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
124 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.26 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
20.76 lb/hp
26.26 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
50 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
30 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
22 mpg
city
43 mpg
37 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
456 mi
Range
661 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
456 mi
661 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
89 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
149.7 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1446 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
2.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft
