The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 20) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 22,900
€ 24,400
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the KIA Carens 2.0 LPG.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
62.1
71.1
80.7
65
71.7
79.5
71.1 in
Width
71.7 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
62.1 in
Height
65 in
105.1
171.3
106.3
178.9
171.3 in
Length
178.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
445 lb
13.13 %
General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
AUV
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
113 hp
143 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
148 lb‑ft
139 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
119 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
▶ REPLAY
26.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
26.04 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
48 mpg
24 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
40 mpg
city
18 mpg
56 mpg
highway
31 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
634 mi
Range
263 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
634 mi
263 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
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).
143.1 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
92.9 kWh
143.1 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft









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



















