The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 15) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (7-seater) (13 - 14)
€ 36,200
€ 22,200
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 1.6 GDI.
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 1.6 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 1.6 GDI
3534 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.5 %
General
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 1.6 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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
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
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
175 hp
133 hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Performance
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
20.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.58 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
20.19 lb/hp
24.58 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
35 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
632 mi
Range
530 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
632 mi
530 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1316 lb
Maximum Payload
1448 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.9 cu ft
56.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
