The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18)

€ 27,600
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 27,500
 KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
€ 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. 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 2.0 GDI
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
71.1
80.7
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18)
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 DSG (18 - 19)
105.1
170.8
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18)
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 2.0 GDI
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.61 %
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
AUV
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline 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
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
164 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
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

505 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

▶ REPLAY
28.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
28.58 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
57 mpg
30 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
52 mpg
city
22 mpg
60 mpg
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48 cu ft