The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 26,700
€ 24,200
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT 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 BMT
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 BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.56 %
General
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
164 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Performance
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
▶ REPLAY
32.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
32.73 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
51 mpg
30 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
43 mpg
city
22 mpg
57 mpg
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
810 mi
Range
456 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
810 mi
456 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
149.7 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1402 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft
56.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48 cu ft
