Kia Carens 2013 vs BMW 2 series 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is a more dynamic driving. Kia Carens engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW 2 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Kia Carens reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 2 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Carens consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 2 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Carens could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Carens consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 2 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima | Used also on BMW X1 | |
| 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.53 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.56 m | |
| Kia Carens is 18 cm longer than the BMW 2 series, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Carens is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 492 litres | 468 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1905 litres | |
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Kia Carens has more luggage capacity. Kia Carens has 24 litres more trunk space than the BMW 2 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Carens is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW 2 series, which means Kia Carens can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Kia Carens scores higher in safety tests, but BMW 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: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 10 800 | |
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