The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 GDI (13 - 13)
€ 31,200

€ 23,000

€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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. The VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT is 18.7 cm shorter, 0.2 cm wider and 2.7 cm lower than the KIA Carens 2.0 GDI.
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
1578
1807
2050
1605
1805
1805
1807 mm
Width
1805 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1805 mm
1578 mm
Height
1605 mm
2670
4338
2750
4525
4338 mm
Length
4525 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
1492 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg

Weight Difference:
3 kg
0.2 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
AUV
Generation
RP
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
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
1999 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
164 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
164 bhp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 4700 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
320 NM
210 NM
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

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

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
▶ REPLAY
10.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.12 kg/bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
10.08 kg/bhp
9.12 kg/bhp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
52 mpg
city
29 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 L
661 mi
Range
494 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
661 mi
494 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
498 kg
Maximum Payload
545 kg
590 L
Boot Capacity
536 L











1520 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1694 L