The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18)
€ 29,000
€ 20,000
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 OPF ACT is 6.9 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 1.6 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 OPF ACT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3214 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.3 %
General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 1.6 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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
133 hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
24.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.17 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
24.29 lb/hp
24.17 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
36 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
38 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
609 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
554 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48 cu ft
