The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 18) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi Automatic (06 - 09)
€ 29,300
€ 23,300
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi.
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
65.3
72
82.2
65
71.7
79.5
72 in
Width
71.7 in
82.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
65.3 in
Height
65 in
109.7
178.2
106.3
178.9
178.2 in
Length
178.9 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
3206 lb
Curb Weight
3642 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4795 lb
Weight Difference:
437 lb
12 %
General
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
5T
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
138 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
225 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
225 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Performance
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
21.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
21.66 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
33 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
34 mpg
city
25 mpg
48 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
644 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
644 mi
482 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
146.1 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
146.1 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1314 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
23.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
56.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
