The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi (10 - 13)
€ 34,300
€ 21,600
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Touran 1.4 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi.
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
65.9
70.6
81.9
67.7
71.7
79.5
70.6 in
Width
71.7 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
65.9 in
Height
67.7 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 CRDi
3455 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.83 %
General
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
1T
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
126 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
168 hp
126 hp
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
Performance
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
132 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
No data
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
0 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
20.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.64 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
20.57 lb/hp
27.64 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
41 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
28 mpg
city
37 mpg
42 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
565 mi
600 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
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).
117.3 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
117.3 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1307 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
56.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
