The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 13) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20)

€ 25,000
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 13) KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
€ 32,700
 VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20) VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

ⓘ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 SCR.
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
1605
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 13)
1805
1805
1578
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20)
1807
2050
1805 mm
Width
1807 mm
1805 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2050 mm
1605 mm
Height
1578 mm
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 13)
2750
4525
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20)
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 SCR
1544 kg
Kerb Weight
1535 kg
2200 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2020 kg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 13)
Weight Difference:
9 kg
0.58 %
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20)

General

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
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 3250 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
164 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
210 NM
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
210 NM
340 NM
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

150 m
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
9.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.37 kg/bhp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
9.41 kg/bhp
10.37 kg/bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
61 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
36 mpg
61 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
27 mpg
city
52 mpg
45 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
58 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
456 mi
Range
675 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
456 mi
675 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
94.6 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
149.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
184 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
141 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
656 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
103 L
Boot Capacity
590 L
1650 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1520 L