The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi Automatic (06 - 09)
€ 35,500

€ 23,300

€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI BMT is just 1.8 cm shorter, 0.9 cm wider and 0.9 cm taller than the KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi.
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
1659
1829
2087
1650
1820
2020
1829 mm
Width
1820 mm
2087 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1659 mm
Height
1650 mm
2786
4527
2700
4545
4527 mm
Length
4545 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
1541 kg
Kerb Weight
1652 kg
2130 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2175 kg

Weight Difference:
111 kg
6.72 %

General
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
5T
Generation
UN
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
178 bhp
138 bhp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
305 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
250 NM
305 NM
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Performance
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
135 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
175 m
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
8.66 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.97 kg/bhp
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
8.66 kg/bhp
11.97 kg/bhp
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
46 mpg
40 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
58 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
591 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
591 mi
482 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 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).
146.1 kWh
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
146.1 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
589 kg
Maximum Payload
523 kg
834 L
Boot Capacity
322 L











1980 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1650 L