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. 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 2.0 TDI SCR
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 13)
71.1
71.1
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20)
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
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 13)
108.3
178.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20)
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 2.0 TDI SCR
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 13)
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.59 %
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
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3250 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
164 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
155 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
155 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
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

492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
20.76 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
51 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
30 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
37 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1446 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
2.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft