The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.2 TSI (10 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 23,300
€ 27,500
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Touran 1.2 TSI is 5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the KIA Carens 2.0 GDI.
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
65.9
70.6
81.9
63.2
71.1
71.1
70.6 in
Width
71.1 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
71.1 in
65.9 in
Height
63.2 in
105.4
173.1
108.3
178.1
173.1 in
Length
178.1 in
105.4 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.42 %
General
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
1T
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
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
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
104 hp
164 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Performance
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
▶ REPLAY
30.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
30.8 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
37 mpg
30 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
43 mpg
highway
38 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
583 mi
Range
462 mi
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
583 mi
462 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
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).
147.7 kWh
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
121.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.2 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1382 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft
56.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48 cu ft
