The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG (07 - 10) vs. BMW 218i Active Tourer (18 - ..)
€ 27,300

€ 29,500

€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Carens 2.0 LPG is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 3.7 inches taller than the BMW 218i Active Tourer.
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
BMW 218i Active Tourer
65
71.7
79.5
61.2
70.9
80.2
71.7 in
Width
70.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
65 in
Height
61.2 in
106.3
178.9
105.1
171.4
178.9 in
Length
171.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
BMW 218i Active Tourer
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.85 %

General
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
BMW 218i Active Tourer
UN
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
143 hp
138 hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
139 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
BMW 218i Active Tourer
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Active Tourer
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23.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.85 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
23.42 lb/hp
22.85 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
25 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
19 mpg
city
32 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
274 mi
Range
546 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
274 mi
546 mi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
137.1 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).
109.9 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
137.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
BMW 218i Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft








46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft