The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.2 TSI (10 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 Automatic (06 - 13)
€ 23,300
€ 21,500
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Touran 1.2 TSI is 5.8 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the KIA Carens 2.0.
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0
65.9
70.6
81.9
65
71.7
79.5
70.6 in
Width
71.7 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
65.9 in
Height
65 in
105.4
173.1
106.3
178.9
173.1 in
Length
178.9 in
105.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.46 %
General
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0
1T
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
104 hp
143 hp
KIA Carens 2.0
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
139 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0
Performance
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0
115 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0
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30.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
30.8 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
37 mpg
28 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0
29 mpg
city
20 mpg
43 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
583 mi
Range
407 mi
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
583 mi
407 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
159.2 kWh
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
121.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1382 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
56.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
