The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 20) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 (13 - 15)

€ 25,700
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 20) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 24,300
 KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 (13 - 15) KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 SCR is 7.4 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 20)
71.1
80.7
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 (13 - 15)
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 SCR (18 - 20)
105.1
170.8
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 (13 - 15)
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 SCR
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3455 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
7.79 %
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
AUV
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
134 hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
244 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
244 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136

Performance

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
121 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136

▶ REPLAY
28.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.78 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
28.19 lb/hp
25.78 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
55 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
49 mpg
city
38 mpg
59 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
706 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
723 mi
706 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
88.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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