The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Grand Scénic TCe 130 (12 - 13) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18)
€ 23,700

€ 20,000

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Grand Scénic TCe 130 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 TCe 130
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 TCe 130
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3214 lb
4782 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.13 %

General
Renault Grand Scénic TCe 130
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Grand Scénic TCe 130
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Renault Grand Scénic TCe 130
128 hp
133 hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
140 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Renault Grand Scénic TCe 130
140 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Performance
Renault Grand Scénic TCe 130
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Grand Scénic TCe 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
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25.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.17 lb/hp
Renault Grand Scénic TCe 130
25.92 lb/hp
24.17 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Grand Scénic TCe 130
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Grand Scénic TCe 130
32 mpg
36 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
40 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
511 mi
Range
554 mi
Renault Grand Scénic TCe 130
511 mi
554 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
123.1 kWh
Renault Grand Scénic TCe 130
138.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Grand Scénic TCe 130
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1464 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
19.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft












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