BMW 2 series 2014 vs Kia Carens 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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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): | 4.1 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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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 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW X1 | Installed 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. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2014 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with long life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine is in need of good ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2014 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.61 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 litres | 492 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1905 litres | no data | |
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Kia Carens has more luggage space. BMW 2 series has 24 litres less trunk space than the Kia Carens. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.8 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: | 2`120 kg | 2`250 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`480 kg | 1`516 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 640 kg | 734 kg | |
| BMW 2 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 procentiem less than Kia Carens. Therefore, Kia Carens is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 10 400 | 7800 | |
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