The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115 (16 - 18)
€ 28,700
€ 25,800
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 1.7 CRDi 115.
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
65.9
70.6
81.9
63.2
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
105.4
173.1
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 1.7 CRDi 115
3741 lb
Curb Weight
3433 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.26 %
General
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
1T
Generation
RP
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 1.7 CRDi 115
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
113 hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
Performance
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
▶ REPLAY
25.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.38 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
25.28 lb/hp
30.38 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
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
49 mpg
( 55 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
55 MPGe
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
22 lb
city
43 mpg
13.5 lb
highway
53 mpg
53 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
318 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
318 mi
751 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
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).
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).
98.8 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
34.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 115
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
16.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft
53.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48 cu ft
