The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 29,300
€ 24,200
€ 29,300
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 1.5 TSI ACT is 6.9 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
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 2.0 GDI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.57 %
General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
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 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
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 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
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
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
21.16 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
30 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
38 mpg
city
22 mpg
53 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
609 mi
Range
456 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
456 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
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).
149.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
149.7 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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
