The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (13 - 16)
€ 28,700
€ 20,000
€ 28,700
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 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 1.6 GDI.
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 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 1.6 GDI
3430 lb
Curb Weight
3214 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.3 %
General
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
1T
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
133 hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Performance
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
32.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.17 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
32.98 lb/hp
24.17 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
52 mpg
35 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
46 mpg
city
26 mpg
56 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
828 mi
Range
530 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
828 mi
530 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 1.6 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1398 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft
56.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48 cu ft
