The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 (16 - 18)
€ 28,900

€ 24,500

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 1.7 CRDi 141.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
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 1.7 CRDi 141
1409 kg
Kerb Weight
1567 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2110 kg

Weight Difference:
158 kg
10.08 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
AUV
Generation
RP
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1685 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
139 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
139 bhp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
340 NM
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
132 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
▶ REPLAY
9.52 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.27 kg/bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
9.52 kg/bhp
11.27 kg/bhp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
53 mpg
59 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
44 mpg
city
50 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 L
586 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
586 mi
751 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
491 kg
Maximum Payload
543 kg
590 L
Boot Capacity
536 L











1520 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1694 L