Volkswagen Touran 2015 vs Kia Carens 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volkswagen Touran) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Kia Carens) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Touran is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Touran engine produces 35 HP more power than Kia Carens, but torque is 10 NM less than Kia Carens. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Touran reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.2 | |
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The Kia Carens is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Touran consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Carens, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Touran could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1380 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1480 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: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.61 m | |
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Volkswagen Touran is larger. Volkswagen Touran and Kia Carens are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 834 litres | 492 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volkswagen Touran has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Touran has 342 litres more trunk space than the Kia Carens. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Touran is 0.7 metres more than that of the Kia Carens, which means Volkswagen Touran can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`240 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 9200 | |
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