The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG (07 - 10) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)
€ 27,300
€ 30,000
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 7.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
65
71.7
79.5
62.1
71.1
80.7
71.7 in
Width
71.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
65 in
Height
62.1 in
106.3
178.9
105.1
171.3
178.9 in
Length
171.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.51 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
UN
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
143 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
139 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
23.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
23.42 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
25 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19 mpg
city
36 mpg
31 mpg
highway
51 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
274 mi
Range
586 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
274 mi
586 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
100.4 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
137.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft
