The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10) vs. VW Touran 1.2 TSI (10 - 15)
€ 24,400
€ 23,300
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 5.8 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.2 TSI.
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
65
71.7
79.5
65.9
70.6
81.9
71.7 in
Width
70.6 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
65 in
Height
65.9 in
106.3
178.9
105.4
173.1
178.9 in
Length
173.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
3389 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.46 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
UN
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
143 hp
104 hp
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
139 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.8 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
23.7 lb/hp
30.8 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
24 mpg
37 mpg
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
18 mpg
city
29 mpg
31 mpg
highway
43 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
263 mi
Range
583 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
263 mi
583 mi
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
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).
121.2 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
143.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1382 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft
