The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 DCT (16 - 18)
€ 26,800
€ 29,100
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Touran 1.4 TSI is 5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141.
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
65.9
70.6
81.9
63.2
71.1
71.1
70.6 in
Width
71.1 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
71.1 in
65.9 in
Height
63.2 in
105.4
173.1
108.3
178.1
173.1 in
Length
178.1 in
105.4 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3499 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.2 %
General
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
1T
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
138 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
138 hp
139 hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
162 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Performance
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
126 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
▶ REPLAY
24.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
24.54 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
49 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
42 mpg
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
565 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
565 mi
751 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
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).
98.8 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
98.8 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1354 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft
56.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48 cu ft
