The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 LPG Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 28,700
€ 24,400
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 LPG.
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
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 LPG
3430 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.22 %
General
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
1T
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
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 LPG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
143 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
139 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Performance
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
116 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
▶ REPLAY
32.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
32.98 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
52 mpg
24 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
46 mpg
city
18 mpg
56 mpg
highway
31 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
828 mi
Range
263 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
828 mi
263 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
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).
143.1 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
143.1 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1398 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
56.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
