The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 (09 - 13)
€ 26,800
€ 17,300
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300
ⓘ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 1.6.
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 1.6
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 1.6
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.61 %
General
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 1.6
1T
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
KIA Carens 1.6
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
124 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
138 hp
124 hp
KIA Carens 1.6
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
116 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
162 lb‑ft
116 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6
Performance
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 1.6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6
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24.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.78 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
24.54 lb/hp
25.78 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 1.6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
33 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
42 mpg
highway
38 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
565 mi
475 mi
KIA Carens 1.6
Environmental Impact
125 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
136.5 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1354 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
56.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
