The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 28,700

€ 25,200

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 12.8 cm shorter, 1.1 cm narrower and 6.9 cm taller than the KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136.
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
1674
1794
2081
1605
1805
1805
1794 mm
Width
1805 mm
2081 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1805 mm
1674 mm
Height
1605 mm
2678
4397
2750
4525
4397 mm
Length
4525 mm
2678 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
1697 kg
Kerb Weight
1587 kg
2220 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2130 kg

Weight Difference:
110 kg
6.48 %

General
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
1T
Generation
RP
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1685 CC
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 bhp
134 bhp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
220 NM
320 NM
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Performance
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

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

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
▶ REPLAY
11.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.84 kg/bhp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
11.47 kg/bhp
11.84 kg/bhp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Fuel Economy
7.6 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
46 mpg
( 52 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
52 MPGe
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
10 kg
city
37 mpg
6.1 kg
motorway
55 mpg
24 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 L
318 mi
Range
591 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
318 mi
591 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
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).
125.5 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
34.4 kWh
125.5 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 136
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
523 kg
Maximum Payload
543 kg
592 L
Boot Capacity
536 L











1886 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1694 L