The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 2.0 TDI (10 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 GDI (13 - 13)
€ 30,500
€ 23,000
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Touran 2.0 TDI is 5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the KIA Carens 2.0 GDI.
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
65.9
70.6
81.9
63.2
71.1
71.1
70.6 in
Width
71.1 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
71.1 in
65.9 in
Height
63.2 in
105.4
173.1
108.3
178.1
173.1 in
Length
178.1 in
105.4 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
3481 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.31 %
General
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
1T
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
138 hp
164 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Performance
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
▶ REPLAY
25.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.1 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
25.22 lb/hp
20.1 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
703 mi
Range
494 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
703 mi
494 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1347 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft
56.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48 cu ft
