The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 20) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 27,000
€ 24,400
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 LPG.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF 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 OPF ACT
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
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 LPG
AUV
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
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 LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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 LPG
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 LPG
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
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 LPG
▶ 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 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
24 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
36 mpg
city
18 mpg
55 mpg
highway
31 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
609 mi
Range
263 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
263 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).
143.1 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
143.1 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
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
