The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 DCT (16 - 18)
€ 24,600
€ 29,100
€ 24,600
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 7.4 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
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
170.8
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 141
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3499 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
335 lb
9.57 %
General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
AUV
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
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
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
139 hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
122 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
▶ REPLAY
29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
29.3 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
65 mpg
49 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
57 mpg
city
44 mpg
69 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
863 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
863 mi
751 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
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).
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 141
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 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
