The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

€ 24,400
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10) KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
€ 27,600
 VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 8.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT.
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
65
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10)
71.7
79.5
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
71.1
80.7
71.7 in
Width
71.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
65 in
Height
62.1 in
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10)
106.3
178.9
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
105.1
170.8
178.9 in
Length
170.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
3389 lb
Curb Weight
3049 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.03 %
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

General

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
UN
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
143 hp
123 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
139 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.79 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
23.7 lb/hp
24.79 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
45 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
24 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
18 mpg
city
38 mpg
31 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
263 mi
Range
598 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
263 mi
598 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
143.1 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft