The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 (09 - 13)
€ 36,200
€ 17,300
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300
ⓘ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 1.6.
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 1.6
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 1.6
3534 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
337 lb
9.54 %
General
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 1.6
1T
Generation
UN
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
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 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFJ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
124 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
175 hp
124 hp
KIA Carens 1.6
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
116 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
116 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6
Performance
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 1.6
129 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6
▶ REPLAY
20.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.78 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
20.19 lb/hp
25.78 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
33 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
38 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
632 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
632 mi
475 mi
KIA Carens 1.6
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
136.5 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1316 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
56.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
