The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi (10 - 13)
€ 35,500
€ 21,600
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT is 0.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi.
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
65.3
72
82.2
67.7
71.7
79.5
72 in
Width
71.7 in
82.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
65.3 in
Height
67.7 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 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.47 %
General
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
5T
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
126 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
126 hp
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
Performance
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
135 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
No data
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
0 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
19.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.64 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
19.08 lb/hp
27.64 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
39 mpg
41 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
591 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
591 mi
600 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
117.3 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1299 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
23.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
56.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
