The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT (16 - 19) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 27,700

€ 27,500

€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the KIA Carens 2.0 GDI.
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
65.3
72
82.2
63.2
71.1
71.1
72 in
Width
71.1 in
82.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
71.1 in
65.3 in
Height
63.2 in
109.7
178.2
108.3
178.1
178.2 in
Length
178.1 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
3393 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.24 %

General
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
5T
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 SCR BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
113 hp
164 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
184 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Performance
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
▶ REPLAY
30.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
30.03 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
52 mpg
30 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
44 mpg
city
22 mpg
57 mpg
highway
38 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
801 mi
Range
462 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
801 mi
462 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
92.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1303 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
23.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft













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