The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT (10 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 (13 - 15)
€ 24,000

€ 24,300

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 BMT is 5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136.
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
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 BMT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3455 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
236 lb
6.83 %

General
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
1T
Generation
RP
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 BMT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
134 hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
244 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
244 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Performance
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
117 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
▶ REPLAY
30.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.78 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
30.95 lb/hp
25.78 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
40 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
33 mpg
city
38 mpg
45 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
632 mi
Range
706 mi
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
632 mi
706 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1389 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft











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