The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi (10 - 13)

€ 28,700
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 21,600
 KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi (10 - 13) KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi.
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
70.6
81.9
67.7
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi (10 - 13)
71.7
79.5
70.6 in
Width
71.7 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
65.9 in
Height
67.7 in
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
105.4
173.1
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi (10 - 13)
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 1.6 CRDi
3741 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
258 lb
6.9 %
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi (10 - 13)

General

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
1T
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
126 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
126 hp
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi

Performance

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
No data
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

0 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
25.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.64 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
25.28 lb/hp
27.64 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
16.7 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
41 mpg  ( 46 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
46 MPGe
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
22 lb
city
37 mpg
13.5 lb
highway
44 mpg
53 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
318 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
318 mi
600 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
34.4 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
34.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
16.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
53.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft