The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT (10 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi Automatic (06 - 09)
€ 24,000

€ 23,300

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT 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 BMT
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 BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3642 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4795 lb

Weight Difference:
423 lb
11.61 %

General
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
129 lb‑ft
225 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Performance
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
117 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
30.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
30.95 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
40 mpg
33 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
33 mpg
city
25 mpg
45 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
632 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
632 mi
482 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
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).
146.1 kWh
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
146.1 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1389 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft









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