The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 30,500

€ 24,400

€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 14.8 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 2.4 cm taller than the KIA Carens 2.0 LPG.
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
1674
1794
2081
1650
1820
2020
1794 mm
Width
1820 mm
2081 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1674 mm
Height
1650 mm
2678
4397
2700
4545
4397 mm
Length
4545 mm
2678 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
1710 kg
Kerb Weight
1537 kg
2230 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg

Weight Difference:
173 kg
10.12 %

General
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
1T
Generation
UN
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 bhp
143 bhp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
189 NM
at 4250 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
220 NM
189 NM
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Performance
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
▶ REPLAY
11.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 kg/bhp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
11.55 kg/bhp
10.75 kg/bhp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy
7.4 kg✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
29 mpg
( 22 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
22 MPGe
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
9.7 kg
city
21 mpg
6.1 kg
motorway
37 mpg
24 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
41 L
324 mi
Range
263 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
324 mi
263 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
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).
143.1 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
33.8 kWh
143.1 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
125 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
518 kg
592 L
Boot Capacity
322 L









1886 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1650 L