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
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 24,400
 KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10) KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
€ 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 5.8 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the KIA Carens 2.0 LPG.
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
70.6
81.9
65
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10)
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
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
105.4
173.1
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10)
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 LPG
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
381 lb
10.11 %
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10)

General

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
1T
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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
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 LPG
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 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

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 LPG

▶ REPLAY
25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
25.47 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
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
24 mpg  ( 18 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.)
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5 MPGe
18 MPGe
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
21.3 lb
city
18 mpg
13.5 lb
highway
31 mpg
53 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
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).
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
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
16.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
53.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft