The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG (07 - 10) vs. VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
€ 27,300
€ 35,500
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The KIA Carens 2.0 LPG is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT.
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
65
71.7
79.5
65.3
72
82.2
71.7 in
Width
72 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
65 in
Height
65.3 in
106.3
178.9
109.7
178.2
178.9 in
Length
178.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.44 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
UN
Generation
5T
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 Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
143 hp
178 hp
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
139 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.08 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
23.42 lb/hp
19.08 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
39 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
25 mpg
39 mpg
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
19 mpg
city
32 mpg
31 mpg
highway
44 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
274 mi
Range
591 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
274 mi
591 mi
VW Touran 1.8 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).
115.6 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
137.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1299 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft
