The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 (7-seater) (13 - 14)

€ 28,300
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 24,700
 KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 (7-seater) (13 - 14) KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 136
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18)
71.1
80.7
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 (7-seater) (13 - 14)
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 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18)
105.1
171.3
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 (7-seater) (13 - 14)
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 136
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3508 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4960 lb
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
399 lb
11.38 %
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 (7-seater) (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
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
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
134 hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
244 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
244 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136

Performance

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
126 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136

▶ REPLAY
24.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
24.29 lb/hp
26.18 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
37 mpg
city
38 mpg
53 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
706 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
706 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1453 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.9 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft