The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 20) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 Automatic (06 - 13)
€ 27,000
€ 21,500
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 OPF 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.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 2.0
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 OPF ACT
KIA Carens 2.0
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
335 lb
9.89 %
General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 2.0
AUV
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
143 hp
KIA Carens 2.0
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
139 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 2.0
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0
▶ REPLAY
23.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23.85 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
28 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0
36 mpg
city
20 mpg
55 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
407 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
407 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
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).
159.2 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
159.2 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
