The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG (07 - 10) vs. VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT (10 - 15)
€ 27,300
€ 24,000
€ 27,300
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 slightly. The KIA Carens 2.0 LPG is 5.8 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT.
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
65
71.7
79.5
65.9
70.6
81.9
71.7 in
Width
70.6 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
65 in
Height
65.9 in
106.3
178.9
105.4
173.1
178.9 in
Length
173.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.88 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
UN
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four 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
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
143 hp
104 hp
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
139 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.95 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
23.42 lb/hp
30.95 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
25 mpg
40 mpg
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
19 mpg
city
33 mpg
31 mpg
highway
45 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
274 mi
Range
632 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
274 mi
632 mi
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
111.8 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
137.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft
