The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 Automatic (15 - 16)

€ 29,000
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 29,100
 KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 Automatic (15 - 16) KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 141
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
71.1
80.7
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 Automatic (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
105.1
171.3
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 Automatic (15 - 16)
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 141
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3499 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
390 lb
11.15 %
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 Automatic (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
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
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
139 hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141

Performance

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
126 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141

▶ REPLAY
24.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
24.29 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
49 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
38 mpg
city
44 mpg
53 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
751 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48 cu ft