The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG (07 - 10) vs. VW Touran 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15)
€ 27,300
€ 28,300
€ 27,300
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 slightly. The KIA Carens 2.0 LPG is 5.8 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.6 TDI.
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3433 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.45 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
UN
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
143 hp
104 hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
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 Touran 1.6 TDI
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.01 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
23.42 lb/hp
33.01 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
25 mpg
46 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
19 mpg
city
39 mpg
31 mpg
highway
52 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
274 mi
Range
731 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
274 mi
731 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
137.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1418 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft
