The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (10 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 (06 - 13)
€ 32,100

€ 20,000

€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 14.8 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 2.4 cm taller than the KIA Carens 2.0.
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 2.0
1674
1794
2081
1650
1820
2020
1794 mm
Width
1820 mm
2081 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1674 mm
Height
1650 mm
2678
4397
2700
4545
4397 mm
Length
4545 mm
2678 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 2.0
1697 kg
Kerb Weight
1519 kg
2220 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg

Weight Difference:
178 kg
10.49 %

General
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 2.0
1T
Generation
UN
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded (91 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 2.0
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 bhp
143 bhp
KIA Carens 2.0
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
189 NM
at 4250 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
220 NM
189 NM
KIA Carens 2.0
Performance
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 2.0
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

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

KIA Carens 2.0
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11.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.62 kg/bhp
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
11.47 kg/bhp
10.62 kg/bhp
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy
7.6 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
35 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
6 MPGe
35 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0
10 kg
city
26 mpg
6.1 kg
motorway
43 mpg
24 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
318 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
318 mi
422 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
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).
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).
153.5 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
34.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
523 kg
Maximum Payload
521 kg
592 L
Boot Capacity
322 L









1886 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1650 L