The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 13)
€ 22,300
€ 23,700
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 2.0 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 2.0 GDI
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.84 %
General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
164 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
▶ REPLAY
27.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
27.03 lb/hp
20.42 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
37 mpg
city
24 mpg
52 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
598 mi
Range
494 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
598 mi
494 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1457 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.9 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
