The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 LPG (07 - 10)
€ 32,400
€ 27,300
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 is 5.8 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the KIA Carens 2.0 LPG.
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
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
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
3534 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.23 %
General
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
1T
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
138 hp
143 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
139 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
139 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Performance
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
124 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
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
▶ REPLAY
25.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.42 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
25.61 lb/hp
23.42 lb/hp
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
25 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
34 mpg
city
19 mpg
47 mpg
highway
31 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
654 mi
Range
274 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
654 mi
274 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
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).
137.1 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
137.1 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1360 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
