Technical specifications
| Clear list | Kia Carens (2006-2012) | Volkswagen Touran |
| Totals | Kia Carens (2006-2012) 1.6 × | Volkswagen Touran 1.6 TDI × |
| Mark | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Carens (2006-2012) 1.6 | Touran 1.6 TDI |
| Year | 2006-2012 | 2015 |
| Number of doors/seats | 5/5 | 5/(5-7) |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Unladen Weight | 1425 | 1539 |
| Gross Weight Limit | - | 2160 |
| Top Speed, km/h | 177 | 187 |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 11.6 | 11.9 |
| Minimum turning radius, m | 5.4 | 5.8 |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 760/1650 | 137/633/1980 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Kia Carens (2006-2012) 1.6 × | Volkswagen Touran 1.6 TDI × |
| Length | 4545 | 4527 |
| Width | 1820 | 1829 |
| Height | 1650 | 1659 |
| Wheelbase | 2700 | 2791 |
| Front/rear Track | 1570/1570 | 1569/1542 |
| Ground clearance | 150 | 156 |
| Engine specifications | Kia Carens (2006-2012) 1.6 × | Volkswagen Touran 1.6 TDI × |
| Type | petrol Injection | turbo diesel Common Rail |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1591 | 1598 |
| Compression ratio | - | 16.2 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4 cylinders, in-line | 4 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | - | 79.5x80.5 |
| Number of valves | 16 | 16 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 126/6300 | 110/3200-4000 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 157/4200 | 250/1500-3000 |
| Transmission specifications | Kia Carens (2006-2012) 1.6 × | Volkswagen Touran 1.6 TDI × |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Kia Carens (2006-2012) 1.6 × | Volkswagen Touran 1.6 TDI × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | multi-link suspensions | multi-link suspensions |
| Tire Size | 205/65/15, 205/60/16, 225/50/17 | 205/60 R16, 215/55 R17 |
| Disk | 5x114.3 ET41 d67.1
| 5x112 ET47 d57.1
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| Brakes specifications | Kia Carens (2006-2012) 1.6 × | Volkswagen Touran 1.6 TDI × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs | Discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Kia Carens (2006-2012) 1.6 × | Volkswagen Touran 1.6 TDI × |
| City | 11 | 5.4 |
| Highway | 7 | 4 |
| Combined | 8.5 | 4.5 |
| Fuel | 95 | Diesel |
| Tank, L | 55 | 58 |
| Clear list | Kia Carens (2006-2012) | Volkswagen Touran |
