The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 13) vs. VW Touran 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15)
€ 25,000

€ 28,300

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 12.8 cm longer, 1.1 cm wider and 6.9 cm lower than the VW Touran 1.6 TDI.
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
1605
1805
1805
1674
1794
2081
1805 mm
Width
1794 mm
1805 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2081 mm
1605 mm
Height
1674 mm
2750
4525
2678
4397
4525 mm
Length
4397 mm
2750 mm
Wheelbase
2678 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
1544 kg
Kerb Weight
1557 kg
2200 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2200 kg

Weight Difference:
13 kg
0.83 %

General
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
RP
Generation
1T
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 Touran 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
164 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
164 bhp
104 bhp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
210 NM
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
210 NM
250 NM
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
178 m
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.97 kg/bhp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
9.41 kg/bhp
14.97 kg/bhp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
36 mpg
55 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
47 mpg
45 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
58 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
456 mi
Range
731 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
456 mi
731 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
149.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
184 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
656 kg
Maximum Payload
643 kg
103 L
Boot Capacity
695 L








1650 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1989 L