The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 14)
€ 34,300
€ 22,200
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 1.6 GDI.
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
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 1.6 GDI
3455 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.36 %
General
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
1T
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 GDI
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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
168 hp
133 hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Performance
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
20.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.58 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
20.57 lb/hp
24.58 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
35 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
42 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
565 mi
Range
530 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
565 mi
530 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
128.7 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1307 lb
Maximum Payload
1448 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.9 cu ft
56.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
