The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi Automatic (06 - 09)
€ 31,200

€ 23,300

€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 CRDi.
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
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 CRDi
1492 kg
Kerb Weight
1652 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2175 kg

Weight Difference:
160 kg
9.69 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
AUV
Generation
UN
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
138 bhp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
305 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
320 NM
305 NM
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
175 m
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
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10.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.97 kg/bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
10.08 kg/bhp
11.97 kg/bhp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
40 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
52 mpg
city
29 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
661 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
661 mi
482 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
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).
146.1 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
146.1 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
498 kg
Maximum Payload
523 kg
590 L
Boot Capacity
322 L









1520 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1650 L