The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (10 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi (06 - 10)
€ 32,100
€ 22,000
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 5.8 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi.
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
65.9
70.6
81.9
65
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
105.4
173.1
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 2.0 CRDi
3741 lb
Curb Weight
3596 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
3.9 %
General
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
1T
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
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
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 hp
138 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
225 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
162 lb‑ft
225 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Performance
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
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25.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.06 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
25.28 lb/hp
26.06 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
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
39 mpg
( 43 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
43 MPGe
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
22 lb
city
30 mpg
13.5 lb
highway
45 mpg
53 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
318 mi
Range
560 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
318 mi
560 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
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).
125.5 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
34.4 kWh
125.5 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
16.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
53.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
