The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (13 - 16)
€ 20,500
€ 20,000
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT is 7.4 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 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
170.8
108.3
178.1
170.8 in
Length
178.1 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3214 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.46 %
General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
84 hp
133 hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
34.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.17 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
34.64 lb/hp
24.17 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
47 mpg
35 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
38 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
621 mi
Range
530 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
530 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48 cu ft
