The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 (06 - 13)
€ 30,500
€ 20,000
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 EcoFuel is 5.8 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the KIA Carens 2.0.
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Carens 2.0
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 EcoFuel
KIA Carens 2.0
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
421 lb
11.17 %
General
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Carens 2.0
1T
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 EcoFuel
KIA Carens 2.0
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
143 hp
KIA Carens 2.0
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
139 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0
Performance
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Carens 2.0
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0
▶ REPLAY
25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.42 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
25.47 lb/hp
23.42 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy
16.3 lb✽
( 5 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
29 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5 MPGe
29 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0
21.3 lb
city
22 mpg
13.5 lb
highway
36 mpg
53 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
324 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
324 mi
422 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
Environmental Impact
33.8 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).
153.5 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
33.8 kWh
153.5 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Carens 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
16.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
53.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
