The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 24,900

€ 27,500

€ 24,900
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. 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
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1520 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2060 kg

Weight Difference:
165 kg
10.86 %

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

7-speed dual clutch 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)
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
999 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
164 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
113 bhp
164 bhp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
213 NM
at 4700 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
200 NM
213 NM
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 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
11.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.27 kg/bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
11.99 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
58 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
58 mpg
36 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
51 mpg
city
26 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 L
634 mi
Range
462 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
634 mi
462 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
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).
147.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI OPF
92.9 kWh
147.7 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
146 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
182 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
525 kg
Maximum Payload
540 kg
590 L
Boot Capacity
536 L











1520 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1694 L