The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid (15 - 18) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (13 - 16)
€ 31,500

€ 20,000

€ 31,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid is 4.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the KIA Carens 1.6 GDI.
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
62
69.9
80.7
63.2
71.1
71.1
69.9 in
Width
71.1 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
71.1 in
62 in
Height
63.2 in
109.4
182.9
108.3
178.1
182.9 in
Length
178.1 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3214 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.43 %

General
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
XW3/XW4
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
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
134 hp
133 hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Performance
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
103 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.17 lb/hp
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
25.91 lb/hp
24.17 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
57 mpg
35 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
62 mpg
city
26 mpg
56 mpg
highway
42 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
682 mi
Range
530 mi
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
682 mi
530 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
77.7 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
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
77.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft







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