The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 14)
€ 24,800

€ 22,200

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the KIA Carens 1.6 GDI.
Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
65.9
72.6
81.8
63.2
71.1
71.1
72.6 in
Width
71.1 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
71.1 in
65.9 in
Height
63.2 in
109.1
180
108.3
178.1
180 in
Length
178.1 in
109.1 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4857 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.48 %

General
Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
JZ
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
133 hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Performance
Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
24.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.58 lb/hp
Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140
24.04 lb/hp
24.58 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140
29 mpg
35 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
36 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
460 mi
Range
530 mi
Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140
460 mi
530 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
128.7 kWh
Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140
153.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1539 lb
Maximum Payload
1448 lb
19.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.9 cu ft









59 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft