The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 32,700

€ 25,200

€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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. The VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR is 18.7 cm shorter, 0.2 cm wider and 2.7 cm lower than the KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136.
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
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 SCR
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1587 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2130 kg

Weight Difference:
52 kg
3.28 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
AUV
Generation
RP
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
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
1685 CC
148 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
148 bhp
134 bhp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
340 NM
320 NM
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
▶ REPLAY
10.37 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.84 kg/bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
10.37 kg/bhp
11.84 kg/bhp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
61 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
52 mpg
city
37 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 L
675 mi
Range
591 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
675 mi
591 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
125.5 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
94.6 kWh
125.5 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
141 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
543 kg
590 L
Boot Capacity
536 L











1520 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1694 L