The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 17) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 14)
€ 27,000
€ 22,200
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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. The VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 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 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
1391 kg
Kerb Weight
1483 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2140 kg
Weight Difference:
92 kg
6.2 %
General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1591 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
133 bhp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
133 bhp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
165 NM
at 4850 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
165 NM
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
9.4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
9.4 kg/bhp
11.15 kg/bhp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
52 mpg
42 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 L
575 mi
Range
530 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
575 mi
530 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
489 kg
Maximum Payload
657 kg
590 L
Boot Capacity
103 L
1520 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1650 L
