The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 (15 - 16)
€ 29,300

€ 24,200

€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 7.4 inches shorter and 1.1 inches lower.
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
62.1
71.1
80.7
63.2
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
105.1
170.8
108.3
178.1
170.8 in
Length
178.1 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3455 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
205 lb
5.93 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
AUV
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
139 hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
132 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
▶ REPLAY
21.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
21.96 lb/hp
24.86 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
49 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
47 mpg
city
41 mpg
60 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
723 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
723 mi
751 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 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