The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 13)

€ 21,100
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
€ 25,000
 KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 13) KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF is 6.9 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
71.1
80.7
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
105.1
171.3
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 13)
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 OPF
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
461 lb
13.54 %
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 13)

General

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
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 OPF
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 OPF
84 hp
164 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
129 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
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

594 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

▶ REPLAY
35.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
35.04 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
47 mpg
30 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
40 mpg
city
22 mpg
53 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
212 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1446 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.9 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft