The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 13) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 25,000
€ 31,200
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘ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 18.7 cm longer, 0.2 cm narrower and 2.7 cm taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT.
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
1605
1805
1805
1578
1807
2050
1805 mm
Width
1807 mm
1805 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2050 mm
1605 mm
Height
1578 mm
2750
4525
2670
4338
4525 mm
Length
4338 mm
2750 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
1544 kg
Kerb Weight
1492 kg
2200 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
52 kg
3.37 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
RP
Generation
AUV
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
164 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
164 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
210 NM
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
210 NM
320 NM
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.08 kg/bhp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
9.41 kg/bhp
10.08 kg/bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
60 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
36 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
52 mpg
45 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
58 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
456 mi
Range
661 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
456 mi
661 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
96.7 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
149.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
184 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
656 kg
Maximum Payload
498 kg
103 L
Boot Capacity
590 L
1650 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1520 L
