The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 27,600

€ 27,500

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 SCR is 18.7 cm shorter, 0.2 cm wider and 2.7 cm lower than the KIA Carens 2.0 GDI.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
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 SCR
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1520 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2060 kg

Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.62 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
AUV
Generation
RP
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
164 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
113 bhp
164 bhp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
213 NM
at 4700 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
250 NM
213 NM
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
▶ REPLAY
12.96 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.27 kg/bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
12.96 kg/bhp
9.27 kg/bhp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
69 mpg
36 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
63 mpg
city
26 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 L
758 mi
Range
462 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
758 mi
462 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
84.3 kWh
147.7 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
140 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
540 kg
590 L
Boot Capacity
536 L











1520 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1694 L