The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.2 TSI (10 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi (06 - 10)
€ 23,300

€ 22,000

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 CRDi.
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
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 CRDi
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3596 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb

Weight Difference:
392 lb
10.9 %

General
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
1T
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*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
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
104 hp
138 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
225 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
225 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Performance
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
115 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
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30.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.06 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
30.8 lb/hp
26.06 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
37 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
29 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
583 mi
Range
560 mi
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
583 mi
560 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
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).
125.5 kWh
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
121.2 kWh
125.5 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1382 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft









56.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft