The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (15 - 18)
€ 24,400

€ 34,700

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700
ⓘ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 8 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 3.7 inches taller than the BMW 218d Active Tourer.
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
BMW 218d Active Tourer
65
71.7
79.5
61.2
70.9
80.2
71.7 in
Width
70.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
65 in
Height
61.2 in
106.3
178.9
105.1
170.9
178.9 in
Length
170.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
BMW 218d Active Tourer
3389 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.21 %

General
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
BMW 218d Active Tourer
UN
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
143 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
139 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
BMW 218d Active Tourer
112 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer
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23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
23.7 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
50 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
24 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
18 mpg
city
41 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
263 mi
Range
674 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
263 mi
674 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
143.1 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).
96.7 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
143.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft








46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft