The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 Automatic (15 - 16)

€ 31,200
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,100
 KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 Automatic (15 - 16) KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
71.1
80.7
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 Automatic (15 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
105.1
170.8
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 Automatic (15 - 16)
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
3289 lb
Curb Weight
3499 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.97 %
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 Automatic (15 - 16)

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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic 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
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141

▶ REPLAY
22.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
22.22 lb/hp
25.17 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
50 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
49 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
44 mpg
city
44 mpg
55 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
661 mi
751 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 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
1098 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