Kia Carens 2002 vs Volkswagen Touran 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Touran is a more dynamic driving. Kia Carens engine produces 28 HP less power than Volkswagen Touran, whereas torque is 75 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): | 7.0 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Touran is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Carens consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Carens could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Carens consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Touran gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.65 m | |
| Kia Carens is 10 cm longer than the Volkswagen Touran, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Carens is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 422 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1632 litres | 1989 litres | |
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Volkswagen Touran has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Carens has 273 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Touran (by 357 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Carens is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Touran, which means Kia Carens can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`965 | 2`210 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1600 | |
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