The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT (10 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 24,000

€ 24,400

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 LPG.
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
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 LPG
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.02 %

General
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
1T
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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 LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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 BMT
104 hp
143 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
139 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Performance
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
117 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 BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
▶ REPLAY
30.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
30.95 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
40 mpg
24 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
33 mpg
city
18 mpg
45 mpg
highway
31 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
632 mi
Range
263 mi
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
632 mi
263 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
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).
143.1 kWh
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
143.1 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1389 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