The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.6 TDI (10 - 11) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 13)
€ 23,800
€ 23,700
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the KIA Carens 2.0 GDI.
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
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 1.6 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
3393 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.3 %
General
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
1T
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
89 hp
164 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Performance
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
108 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
14.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
669 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
▶ REPLAY
38.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.42 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
38.12 lb/hp
20.42 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
37 mpg
city
24 mpg
52 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
731 mi
Range
494 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
731 mi
494 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
104.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1391 lb
Maximum Payload
1457 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.9 cu ft
56.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
