The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 (06 - 13)
€ 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 slightly. The VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT is 5.8 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the KIA Carens 2.0.
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0
65.9
70.6
81.9
65
71.7
79.5
70.6 in
Width
71.7 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
65.9 in
Height
65 in
105.4
173.1
106.3
178.9
173.1 in
Length
178.9 in
105.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
3.99 %
General
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0
1T
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0
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
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
143 hp
KIA Carens 2.0
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
139 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0
Performance
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0
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25.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.42 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
25.28 lb/hp
23.42 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
55 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
422 mi
KIA Carens 2.0
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).
153.5 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
153.5 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Carens 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1340 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
56.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
