The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 20) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi (06 - 10)
€ 25,700
€ 22,000
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 SCR 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 CRDi.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
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 SCR
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3596 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
410 lb
11.4 %
General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
AUV
Generation
UN
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 2.0 CRDi
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
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
138 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
225 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
225 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
121 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
28.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.06 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
28.19 lb/hp
26.06 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
55 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
49 mpg
city
30 mpg
59 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
723 mi
Range
560 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
723 mi
560 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
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).
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).
125.5 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
88.5 kWh
125.5 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
