The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 14)
€ 29,000
€ 26,000
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 1.7 CRDi 136
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 1.7 CRDi 136
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.88 %
General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
AUV
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
134 hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
126 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
▶ REPLAY
24.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
24.29 lb/hp
26.32 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
38 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
609 mi
Range
591 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
591 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
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).
125.5 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
125.5 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.9 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
