The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touran 2.0 TDI (10 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 13)

€ 30,500
VW Touran 2.0 TDI (10 - 15) VW Touran 2.0 TDI
€ 25,000
 KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 13) KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Touran 2.0 TDI (10 - 15)
70.6
81.9
63.2
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Touran 2.0 TDI (10 - 15)
105.4
173.1
Blueprint KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 13)
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
3404 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
VW Touran 2.0 TDI (10 - 15)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.21 %
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 13)

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 automatic 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
124 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 2.0 GDI

▶ REPLAY
25.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
25.22 lb/hp
20.76 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
30 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
30 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
51 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
703 mi
Range
456 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
703 mi
456 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).
149.7 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touran 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1347 lb
Maximum Payload
1446 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.9 cu ft
56.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft