The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13)

€ 28,900
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 24,200
 KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13) KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT is 7.4 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
71.1
80.7
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13)
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 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
105.1
170.8
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13)
108.3
178.1
170.8 in
Length
178.1 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
3106 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.31 %
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13)

General

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
164 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

Performance

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

▶ REPLAY
20.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
20.99 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
30 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
37 mpg
city
22 mpg
51 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
456 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
586 mi
456 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
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).
149.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48 cu ft