Volkswagen Sharan 2000 vs Kia Carens 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 305 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.7 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Kia Carens is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Sharan engine produces 25 HP less power than Kia Carens, but torque is 5 NM more than Kia Carens. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Sharan reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 6.2 | |
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The Kia Carens is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Sharan consumes 5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Carens, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Sharan could require 750 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 1150 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.65 m | |
| Volkswagen Sharan is 9 cm longer than the Kia Carens, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Sharan is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2106 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Sharan is 1.3 metres more than that of the Kia Carens, which means Volkswagen Sharan can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`275 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3000 | |
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