The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (16 - 19) vs. KIA Carens 1.6 GDI (16 - 18)
€ 38,900

€ 20,000

€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the KIA Carens 1.6 GDI.
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
65.3
72
82.2
63.2
71.1
71.1
72 in
Width
71.1 in
82.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
71.1 in
65.3 in
Height
63.2 in
109.7
178.2
108.3
178.1
178.2 in
Length
178.1 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3214 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
346 lb
9.72 %

General
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
5T
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 SCR BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
187 hp
133 hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
295 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Performance
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.17 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
19.04 lb/hp
24.17 lb/hp
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
50 mpg
36 mpg
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
767 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
767 mi
554 mi
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
96.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Carens 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
23.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.2 cu ft













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