The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 13) vs. VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT (10 - 15)
€ 25,000
€ 24,000
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT.
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
63.2
71.1
71.1
65.9
70.6
81.9
71.1 in
Width
70.6 in
71.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
63.2 in
Height
65.9 in
108.3
178.1
105.4
173.1
178.1 in
Length
173.1 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.43 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
RP
Generation
1T
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
164 hp
104 hp
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
155 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.95 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
20.76 lb/hp
30.95 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
30 mpg
40 mpg
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
37 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
456 mi
Range
632 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
456 mi
632 mi
VW Touran 1.2 TSI 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).
111.8 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
149.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1446 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
2.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft
