The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 13)
€ 28,200
€ 23,700
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.62 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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)
*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
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
108 hp
164 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Performance
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
▶ REPLAY
31.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.42 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
31.84 lb/hp
20.42 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
56 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
51 mpg
city
24 mpg
59 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
858 mi
Range
494 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
858 mi
494 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
86.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1457 lb
23.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.9 cu ft
56.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
