The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 (06 - 13)
€ 31,300
€ 20,000
€ 31,300
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
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.
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0
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
3258 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.69 %
General
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0
5T
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*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
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
143 hp
KIA Carens 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
139 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0
Performance
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0
▶ REPLAY
22.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.42 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
22.01 lb/hp
23.42 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
49 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
667 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
667 mi
422 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
Environmental Impact
102.4 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 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1371 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
23.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
56.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
