The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - ..) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi Automatic (06 - 09)
€ 32,600

€ 23,300

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi.
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
65.3
72
82.2
65
71.7
79.5
72 in
Width
71.7 in
82.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
65.3 in
Height
65 in
109.7
178.2
106.3
178.9
178.2 in
Length
178.9 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3642 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4795 lb

Weight Difference:
324 lb
8.9 %

General
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
5T
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
138 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
225 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
225 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Performance
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22.42 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
42 mpg
33 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
35 mpg
city
25 mpg
48 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
644 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
644 mi
482 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
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).
146.1 kWh
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
106.1 kWh
146.1 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
262 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
23.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft











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