The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 16) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 Automatic (06 - 13)
€ 26,300

€ 21,500

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the KIA Carens 2.0.
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Carens 2.0
65.3
72
82.2
65
71.7
79.5
72 in
Width
71.7 in
82.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
65.3 in
Height
65 in
109.7
178.2
106.3
178.9
178.2 in
Length
178.9 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Carens 2.0
3393 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.12 %

General
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Carens 2.0
5T
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Carens 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CRK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
108 hp
143 hp
KIA Carens 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
184 lb‑ft
139 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0
Performance
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Carens 2.0
116 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0
▶ REPLAY
31.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
31.42 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
53 mpg
28 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0
45 mpg
city
20 mpg
60 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
819 mi
Range
407 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
819 mi
407 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
159.2 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
90.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Carens 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1369 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
23.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft











56.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft