The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141 (16 - 18)
€ 32,400

€ 24,500

€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 1.7 CRDi 141.
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
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 1.7 CRDi 141
3534 lb
Curb Weight
3455 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.24 %

General
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
1T
Generation
RP
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
138 hp
139 hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Performance
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
124 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
▶ REPLAY
25.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.86 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
25.61 lb/hp
24.86 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
49 mpg
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
47 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
654 mi
Range
751 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
654 mi
751 mi
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 1.7 CRDi 141
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1360 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft











56.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48 cu ft