The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.4 TSI (10 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 (06 - 13)
€ 25,000
€ 20,000
€ 25,000
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 TSI is 5.8 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the KIA Carens 2.0.
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0
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 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0
3342 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.21 %
General
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0
1T
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
138 hp
143 hp
KIA Carens 2.0
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
162 lb‑ft
139 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0
Performance
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0
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24.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.42 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
24.22 lb/hp
23.42 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
42 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
548 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
548 mi
422 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 TSI
128.7 kWh
153.5 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1354 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
56.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
