The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 20,500

€ 27,500

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI is 6.9 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
62.1
71.1
80.7
63.2
71.1
71.1
71.1 in
Width
71.1 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
71.1 in
62.1 in
Height
63.2 in
105.1
171.3
108.3
178.1
171.3 in
Length
178.1 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.18 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
AUV
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
84 hp
164 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
▶ REPLAY
35.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
35.04 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
48 mpg
30 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
55 mpg
highway
38 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
634 mi
Range
462 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
634 mi
462 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
92.9 kWh
147.7 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft











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