The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 35,500
€ 27,500
€ 35,500
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 1.8 TSI 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 1.8 TSI 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 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.35 %
General
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
5T
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
164 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Performance
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
▶ REPLAY
19.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
19.08 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
39 mpg
30 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
32 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
38 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
591 mi
Range
462 mi
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
591 mi
462 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
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).
147.7 kWh
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
147.7 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1299 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
