The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 14)
€ 26,400

€ 22,200

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 1.6 GDI
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 BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
3166 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.18 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
AUV
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
133 hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
115 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 BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
29.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.58 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
29.31 lb/hp
24.58 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
35 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
53 mpg
city
26 mpg
60 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
758 mi
Range
530 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
758 mi
530 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1448 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.9 cu ft








43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft