The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13)

€ 34,000
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 15) VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 24,200
 KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13) KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 2.0 GDI.
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 15)
70.6
81.9
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 15)
105.4
173.1
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13)
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 2.0 GDI
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 15)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.11 %
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13)

General

VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
1T
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CDG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 hp
164 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
162 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

Performance

VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

▶ REPLAY
25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
25.47 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
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
30 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5 MPGe
30 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
21.3 lb
city
22 mpg
13.5 lb
highway
37 mpg
53 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
324 mi
Range
456 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
324 mi
456 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
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).
149.7 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
33.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
16.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft
53.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48 cu ft