The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18)

€ 28,700
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 20,000
 KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18) KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
€ 28,700
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 considerably. The VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel is 5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the KIA Carens 1.6 GDI.
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
70.6
81.9
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
105.4
173.1
Blueprint KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18)
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 EcoFuel
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
3741 lb
Curb Weight
3214 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
527 lb
14.09 %
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18)

General

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
1T
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 GDI
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
133 hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI

Performance

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
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
36 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5 MPGe
36 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
22 lb
city
28 mpg
13.5 lb
highway
44 mpg
53 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
318 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
318 mi
554 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
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).
123.1 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
34.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
16.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft
53.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48 cu ft