The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 13)

€ 24,500
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 23,700
 KIA Carens 2.0 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 13) KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 BMT is 7.4 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.1
80.7
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 13)
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 BMT (14 - 16)
105.1
170.8
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 13)
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 BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.51 %
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 13)

General

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
AUV
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
164 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

Performance

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

▶ REPLAY
28.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
28.99 lb/hp
20.42 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
51 mpg
city
24 mpg
64 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
494 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
494 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1457 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.9 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft