Kia Carens 2016 vs Volkswagen Touran 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 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 | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Touran is a more dynamic driving. Kia Carens engine produces 25 HP less power than Volkswagen Touran, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Volkswagen Touran. Due to the lower power, Kia Carens reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Kia Carens is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Carens consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Carens consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1380 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1480 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 950 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 | 8 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 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Touran might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Touran 2010 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Touran 2010 2.0 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`190 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 6200 | |
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