The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG (07 - 10) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

€ 27,300
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG (07 - 10) KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
€ 28,700
 VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
65
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 LPG (07 - 10)
71.7
79.5
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 LPG (07 - 10)
106.3
178.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
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 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3741 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
392 lb
10.48 %
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

General

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
UN
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
143 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
139 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
23.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.28 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
23.42 lb/hp
25.28 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
25 mpg  ( 19 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
16.7 lb✽  ( 5 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
19 MPGe
5 MPGe
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
19 mpg
city
22 lb
31 mpg
highway
13.5 lb
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 lb
274 mi
Range
318 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
274 mi
318 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
34.4 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
137.1 kWh
34.4 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.8 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.4 cu ft