The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 LPG (07 - 10)
€ 29,300
€ 27,300
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the KIA Carens 2.0 LPG.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
62.1
71.1
80.7
65
71.7
79.5
71.1 in
Width
71.7 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
62.1 in
Height
65 in
105.1
171.3
106.3
178.9
171.3 in
Length
178.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.51 %
General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
AUV
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
143 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
139 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
132 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
21.16 lb/hp
23.42 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
25 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
38 mpg
city
19 mpg
53 mpg
highway
31 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
609 mi
Range
274 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
274 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
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).
137.1 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
137.1 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
