BMW 2 series 2014 vs Kia Carens 2013

 
BMW 2 series
2014 - 2018
Kia Carens
2013 - 2016
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel1.7 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 150 HP136 HP
Torque: 330 NM330 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.9 seconds10.4 seconds
BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 2 series engine produces 14 HP more power than Kia Carens, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.14.8
Real fuel consumption: 6.1 l/100km6.4 l/100km
The BMW 2 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 2 series consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Carens, which means that by driving the BMW 2 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 2 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Carens.
Fuel tank capacity: 51 litres58 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1240 km in combined cycle1200 km in combined cycle
1340 km on highway1340 km on highway
830 km with real consumption900 km with real consumption

Engines

Engine production duration: 10 years9 years
Engine spread: Used also on BMW X1Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Carens might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.34 m4.53 m
Width: 1.90 m1.81 m
Height: 1.56 m1.61 m
BMW 2 series is 18 cm shorter than the Kia Carens, 10 cm wider, while the height of BMW 2 series is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 468 litres492 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1905 litresno data
Kia Carens has more luggage space.
BMW 2 series has 24 litres less trunk space than the Kia Carens.
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.5 metres more than that of the Kia Carens, which means BMW 2 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`1202`250
Safety:
Kia Carens scores higher in safety tests, butBMW 2 series is better rated in child safety tests. The Kia Carens scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
below average
no data
Average price (€): 13 0008400
Pros and Cons: BMW 2 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • higher children safety
Kia Carens has
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
  • better safety assist technologies
  • lower price
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