The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115 (14 - 16)

€ 24,600
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 24,900
 KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115 (14 - 16) KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 7.4 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)
71.1
80.7
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115 (14 - 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)
105.1
170.8
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115 (14 - 16)
108.3
178.1
170.8 in
Length
178.1 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3433 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
7.84 %
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115 (14 - 16)

General

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
AUV
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
113 hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115

Performance

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
122 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

594 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115

▶ REPLAY
29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.38 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
29.3 lb/hp
30.38 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
65 mpg
49 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
57 mpg
city
43 mpg
69 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
863 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
863 mi
751 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
Environmental Impact
74 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 kWh
98.8 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48 cu ft