Kia Carens 2016 vs Volkswagen Touran 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Kia Carens) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volkswagen Touran) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Touran is a more dynamic driving. Kia Carens engine produces 35 HP less power than Volkswagen Touran, but torque is 10 NM more than Volkswagen Touran. Due to the lower power, Kia Carens reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 5.4 | |
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The Kia Carens is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Carens consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1380 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1480 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Kia Carens gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.66 m | |
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Kia Carens is smaller. Kia Carens and Volkswagen Touran are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 492 litres | 834 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1980 litres | |
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Volkswagen Touran has more luggage space. Kia Carens has 342 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Touran. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Carens is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Touran, which means Kia Carens can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`240 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 13 600 | |
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