The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 (7-seater) (13 - 14)
€ 34,000
€ 24,700
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136.
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3508 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
6.95 %
General
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
1T
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 hp
134 hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
244 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
162 lb‑ft
244 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Performance
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
127 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
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25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.18 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
25.47 lb/hp
26.18 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Fuel Economy
16.3 lb✽
( 5 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
46 mpg
( 52 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5 MPGe
52 MPGe
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
21.3 lb
city
38 mpg
13.5 lb
highway
53 mpg
53 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
324 mi
Range
706 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
324 mi
706 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Environmental Impact
33.8 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
33.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1453 lb
16.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.9 cu ft
53.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
