Kia Carens 2013 vs Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 166 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 213 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Kia Carens is more dynamic to drive. Kia Carens engine produces 64 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf Plus, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Volkswagen Golf Plus. Thanks to more power Kia Carens reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.8 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf Plus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Carens consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf Plus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Hyundai ix35 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Volkswagen Touran | |
| 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: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners.
Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... 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`200 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 5600 | |
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