The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) vs. KIA Carens 2.0 GDI Automatic (7-seater) (13 - 13)
€ 34,300
€ 25,000
€ 34,300
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
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 2.0 GDI
3556 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.27 %
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 dual clutch 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)
BMN
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
164 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
168 hp
164 hp
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Performance
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
21.17 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
41 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
30 mpg
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
47 mpg
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
654 mi
Range
456 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
654 mi
456 mi
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
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).
149.7 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
KIA Carens 2.0 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 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
1338 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
