The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi Automatic (06 - 09)
€ 29,000
€ 23,300
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 CRDi.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
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 CRDi
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3642 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4795 lb
Weight Difference:
534 lb
14.66 %
General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
AUV
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
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
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
138 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
225 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
225 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
126 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
24.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
24.29 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
33 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
38 mpg
city
25 mpg
53 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
482 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
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).
146.1 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
146.1 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
