The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (10 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 (09 - 13)

€ 32,100
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (10 - 15) VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 17,300
 KIA Carens 1.6 (09 - 13) KIA Carens 1.6
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300

ⓘ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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 5.8 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the KIA Carens 1.6.
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 1.6
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (10 - 15)
70.6
81.9
65
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.6 (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (10 - 15)
105.4
173.1
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.6 (09 - 13)
106.3
178.9
173.1 in
Length
178.9 in
105.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 1.6
3741 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (10 - 15)
Weight Difference:
545 lb
14.57 %
KIA Carens 1.6 (09 - 13)

General

VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 1.6
1T
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 1.6
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
124 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 hp
124 hp
KIA Carens 1.6
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
116 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
162 lb‑ft
116 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6

Performance

VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.6

▶ REPLAY
25.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.78 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
25.28 lb/hp
25.78 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 1.6
Fuel Economy
16.7 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
33 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5 MPGe
33 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6
22 lb
city
26 mpg
13.5 lb
highway
38 mpg
53 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
318 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
318 mi
475 mi
KIA Carens 1.6
Environmental Impact
34.4 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
34.4 kWh
136.5 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
16.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
53.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft