The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18)
€ 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. The VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT is 18.7 cm shorter, 0.2 cm wider and 2.7 cm lower than the KIA Carens 1.6 GDI.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 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
4338
2750
4525
4338 mm
Length
4525 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
1320 kg
Kerb Weight
1458 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
138 kg
9.47 %
General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1591 CC
84 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Power
133 bhp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
84 bhp
133 bhp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
165 NM
at 4850 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
160 NM
165 NM
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
183 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
15.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.96 kg/bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
15.71 kg/bhp
10.96 kg/bhp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
56 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
46 mpg
city
34 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 L
621 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
554 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
542 kg
590 L
Boot Capacity
536 L
1520 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1694 L
