The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
€ 24,400

€ 21,300

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel.
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
65
71.7
79.5
64
72
81.4
71.7 in
Width
72 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
65 in
Height
64 in
106.3
178.9
104.3
172.4
178.9 in
Length
172.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
3389 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.59 %

General
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
UN
Generation
DXA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Ethanol

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6300 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
143 hp
118 hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
117 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
139 lb‑ft
117 lb‑ft
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.67 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
23.7 lb/hp
25.67 lb/hp
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
28 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
24 mpg
28 mpg
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
18 mpg
city
21 mpg
31 mpg
highway
34 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
263 mi
Range
402 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
263 mi
402 mi
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
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).
269.2 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
143.1 kWh
269.2 kWh
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Flexifuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft









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