Kia Carens 2013 vs Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009
| 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: | 136 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Kia Carens is more dynamic to drive. Kia Carens engine produces 46 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf Plus, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Volkswagen Golf Plus. Thanks to more power Kia Carens reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf Plus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Carens consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Carens could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Carens consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 980 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 Golf Plus 2009 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 Golf Plus 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.59 m | |
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Kia Carens is larger. Kia Carens is 32 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, 5 cm wider, while the height of Kia Carens is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 492 litres | 395 litres | |
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Kia Carens has more luggage capacity. Kia Carens has 97 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 5600 | |
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