The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 (06 - 13)
€ 31,200
€ 20,000
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 20.7 cm shorter, 1.3 cm narrower and 7.2 cm lower than the KIA Carens 2.0.
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0
1578
1807
2050
1650
1820
2020
1807 mm
Width
1820 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1578 mm
Height
1650 mm
2670
4338
2700
4545
4338 mm
Length
4545 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0
1492 kg
Kerb Weight
1519 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg
Weight Difference:
27 kg
1.78 %
General
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0
AUV
Generation
UN
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded (91 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
143 bhp
KIA Carens 2.0
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
189 NM
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
320 NM
189 NM
KIA Carens 2.0
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0
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10.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.62 kg/bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
10.08 kg/bhp
10.62 kg/bhp
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
35 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0
52 mpg
city
26 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
661 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
661 mi
422 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
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).
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).
153.5 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
153.5 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
498 kg
Maximum Payload
521 kg
590 L
Boot Capacity
322 L
1520 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1650 L
