The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 14)
€ 22,300

€ 26,000

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI is 17.4 cm shorter, 0.2 cm wider and 2.7 cm lower than the KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
1578
1807
2050
1605
1805
1805
1807 mm
Width
1805 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1805 mm
1578 mm
Height
1605 mm
2670
4351
2750
4525
4351 mm
Length
4525 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1600 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2270 kg

Weight Difference:
260 kg
16.25 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
AUV
Generation
RP
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
999 CC
Engine Capacity
1685 CC
108 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
108 bhp
134 bhp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
200 NM
320 NM
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
119 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
▶ REPLAY
12.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.94 kg/bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
12.41 kg/bhp
11.94 kg/bhp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
56 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
47 mpg
city
37 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 L
621 mi
Range
591 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
621 mi
591 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
125.5 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
94.8 kWh
125.5 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
510 kg
Maximum Payload
670 kg
590 L
Boot Capacity
103 L








1520 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1650 L