The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi Automatic (06 - 09)
€ 28,700
€ 23,300
€ 28,700
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT is 5.8 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi.
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
65.9
70.6
81.9
65
71.7
79.5
70.6 in
Width
71.7 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
65.9 in
Height
65 in
105.4
173.1
106.3
178.9
173.1 in
Length
178.9 in
105.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
3430 lb
Curb Weight
3642 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4795 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
5.82 %
General
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
1T
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*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
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
138 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
225 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
225 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Performance
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
116 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
32.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
32.98 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
52 mpg
33 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
46 mpg
city
25 mpg
56 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
828 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
828 mi
482 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
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).
146.1 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
146.1 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1398 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
56.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
