The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - ..) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (13 - 16)
€ 30,600

€ 20,000

€ 30,600
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 VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the KIA Carens 1.6 GDI.
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
65.3
72
82.2
63.2
71.1
71.1
72 in
Width
71.1 in
82.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
71.1 in
65.3 in
Height
63.2 in
109.7
178.2
108.3
178.1
178.2 in
Length
178.1 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3214 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.16 %

General
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
5T
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
133 hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Performance
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
22.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.17 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22.2 lb/hp
24.17 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
42 mpg
35 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
48 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
644 mi
Range
530 mi
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
644 mi
530 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
106.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
253 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
23.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft













56.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48 cu ft