The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 21,100

€ 24,200

€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 OPF is 17.4 cm shorter, 0.2 cm wider and 2.7 cm lower than the KIA Carens 2.0 GDI.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
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 OPF
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1520 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2060 kg

Weight Difference:
185 kg
12.17 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
AUV
Generation
RP
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
999 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
84 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Power
164 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
84 bhp
164 bhp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
175 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 4700 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
175 NM
210 NM
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
181 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
▶ REPLAY
15.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.27 kg/bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
15.89 kg/bhp
9.27 kg/bhp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
56 mpg
36 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
48 mpg
city
27 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
45 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 L
621 mi
Range
456 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
621 mi
456 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
94.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
132 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
184 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
540 kg
590 L
Boot Capacity
536 L











1520 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1694 L