The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 LPG (07 - 10)
€ 26,800
€ 27,300
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the KIA Carens 2.0 LPG.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
62.1
71.1
80.7
65
71.7
79.5
71.1 in
Width
71.7 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
62.1 in
Height
65 in
105.1
170.8
106.3
178.9
170.8 in
Length
178.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.35 %
General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
AUV
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
113 hp
143 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
139 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
▶ REPLAY
28.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
28.05 lb/hp
23.42 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
25 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
55 mpg
city
19 mpg
60 mpg
highway
31 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
758 mi
Range
274 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
758 mi
274 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
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).
137.1 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
137.1 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
