The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (13 - 15)

€ 24,200
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 25,200
 KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200

ⓘ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 1.7 CRDi 136
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
71.1
80.7
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
105.1
170.8
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (13 - 15)
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 1.7 CRDi 136
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3499 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
522 lb
14.92 %
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
AUV
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
134 hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136

Performance

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
119 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136

▶ REPLAY
27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.11 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
27.56 lb/hp
26.11 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
38 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
591 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
609 mi
591 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
125.5 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
125.5 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48 cu ft