The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 (15 - 16)
€ 26,400

€ 24,200

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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. The VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT is 18.7 cm shorter, 0.2 cm wider and 2.7 cm lower than the KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
1578
1807
2050
1605
1805
1805
1807 mm
Width
1805 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1805 mm
1578 mm
Height
1605 mm
2670
4338
2750
4525
4338 mm
Length
4525 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
1436 kg
Kerb Weight
1567 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2110 kg

Weight Difference:
131 kg
8.36 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
AUV
Generation
RP
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1685 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
139 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
108 bhp
139 bhp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
340 NM
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
119 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
▶ REPLAY
13.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.27 kg/bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
13.3 kg/bhp
11.27 kg/bhp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
69 mpg
59 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
64 mpg
city
50 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 L
758 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
758 mi
751 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
106 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
504 kg
Maximum Payload
543 kg
590 L
Boot Capacity
536 L











1520 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1694 L