The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 34,300

€ 25,200

€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 1.7 CRDi 136.
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
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 136
3455 lb
Curb Weight
3499 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.26 %

General
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
168 hp
134 hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Performance
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
132 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
▶ REPLAY
20.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.11 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
20.57 lb/hp
26.11 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
565 mi
Range
591 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
565 mi
591 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
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).
125.5 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
125.5 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
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 1.7 CRDi 136
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1307 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