The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10) vs. VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
€ 24,400
€ 32,800
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3389 lb
Curb Weight
3534 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.13 %
General
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
UN
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
143 hp
138 hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
139 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
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23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.61 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
23.7 lb/hp
25.61 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
45 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
24 mpg
45 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
18 mpg
city
39 mpg
31 mpg
highway
51 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
263 mi
Range
717 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
263 mi
717 mi
VW Touran 2.0 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).
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).
107 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
143.1 kWh
107 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1316 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft
