The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115 (16 - 18)
€ 28,300
€ 25,800
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT is 6.9 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
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
171.3
108.3
178.1
171.3 in
Length
178.1 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3433 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
9.44 %
General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
113 hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
▶ REPLAY
24.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.38 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
24.29 lb/hp
30.38 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
49 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
37 mpg
city
43 mpg
53 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
609 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
751 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
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).
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 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48 cu ft
