The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18)
€ 30,900
€ 20,000
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 BMT is 5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the KIA Carens 1.6 GDI.
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 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 BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3214 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
7.83 %
General
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 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 BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
133 hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Performance
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
25.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.17 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
25.28 lb/hp
24.17 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
36 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
777 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
554 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1340 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft
56.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48 cu ft
