The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10) vs. VW Touran 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
€ 24,400
€ 36,200
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘ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.
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
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
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
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
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFJ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
143 hp
175 hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
139 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Performance
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.19 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
23.7 lb/hp
20.19 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
24 mpg
40 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
34 mpg
31 mpg
highway
44 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
263 mi
Range
632 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
263 mi
632 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
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).
121.3 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
143.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
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
