The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 (16 - 18)
€ 34,000

€ 24,500

€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 12.8 cm shorter, 1.1 cm narrower and 6.9 cm taller than the KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141.
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
1674
1794
2081
1605
1805
1805
1794 mm
Width
1805 mm
2081 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1805 mm
1674 mm
Height
1605 mm
2678
4397
2750
4525
4397 mm
Length
4525 mm
2678 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
1710 kg
Kerb Weight
1567 kg
2230 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2110 kg

Weight Difference:
143 kg
8.36 %

General
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
1T
Generation
RP
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 141
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1685 CC
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
139 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 bhp
139 bhp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
220 NM
340 NM
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Performance
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
127 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
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11.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.27 kg/bhp
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
11.55 kg/bhp
11.27 kg/bhp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Fuel Economy
7.4 kg✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
59 mpg
( 66 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
6 MPGe
66 MPGe
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
9.7 kg
city
50 mpg
6.1 kg
motorway
66 mpg
24 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 L
324 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
324 mi
751 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
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).
98.8 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
33.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
125 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
543 kg
592 L
Boot Capacity
536 L











1886 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1694 L