The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 24,400
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10) KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
€ 26,400
 VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
65
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10)
71.7
79.5
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3389 lb
Curb Weight
3166 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.58 %
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
UN
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
143 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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 Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.31 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
23.7 lb/hp
29.31 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
57 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
24 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
18 mpg
city
53 mpg
31 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
263 mi
Range
758 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
263 mi
758 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI 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).
84.3 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
143.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft