Kia Carens 2016 vs Volkswagen Touran 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 14.7 seconds | |
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Kia Carens is more dynamic to drive. Kia Carens engine produces 25 HP more power than Volkswagen Touran, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen Touran. Thanks to more power Kia Carens reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Kia Carens consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran, which means that by driving the Kia Carens over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Carens consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1380 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1480 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Audi A3, Skoda Fabia, Skoda Roomster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Touran 2010 1.6 engine: The 1.6 TDI turbo diesel engine is generally reliable, which is especially reassuring given its frequent use in commercial vehicles. Even under heavy use, it can exceed 500,000 km, provided that maintenance is performed regularly and ... More about Volkswagen Touran 2010 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.67 m | |
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Kia Carens is larger, but lower. Kia Carens is 13 cm longer than the Volkswagen Touran, 1 cm wider, while the height of Kia Carens is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 492 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1989 litres | |
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Volkswagen Touran has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Carens has 203 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Touran. This could mean that the Kia Carens uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Carens is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Touran. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`240 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 6400 | |
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