The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 24,200

€ 27,500

€ 24,200
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
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.53 %

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

7-speed dual clutch 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)
*CHZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
108 hp
164 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 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
27.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
27.76 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
47 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
47 mpg
30 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
40 mpg
city
22 mpg
52 mpg
highway
38 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
621 mi
Range
462 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
621 mi
462 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
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).
147.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
94.8 kWh
147.7 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 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
1146 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