Kia Carens III (RP) or Volkswagen Touran II (5T)?

2013–2019 vs 2015–present · Minivan vs Minivan

In short

Boot: Carens III (RP) 492 l, Touran II (5T) 834 l.
Lowest consumption: Carens III (RP) 4.6 l/100 km, Touran II (5T) 4.6 l/100 km.
Power: Carens III (RP) 85–122 kW, Touran II (5T) 81–140 kW.
Standard equipment: Carens III (RP) 32 items (LX), Touran II (5T) 31 items (Trendline).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Kia Carens III (RP)2013–2019 · 8 engines · LX, EX, GT Line, AttractSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Touran II (5T)2015–present · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, SOUNDSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Carens III (RP)2013–2019no listings	Volkswagen Touran II (5T)2015–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,525 mm	Length4,527 mm
Width	Width1,805 mm	Width1,829 mm
Height	Height1,610 mm	Height1,659 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,750 mm	Wheelbase2,791 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm	Ground clearance137 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume492 l	Trunk volume743 l–834 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,445 kg–1,590 kg	Curb weight1,438 kg–1,602 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank58 l	Fuel tank58 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2013–2019	Production years2015–present
Body type	Body typeMinivan	Body typeMinivan
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines10
Power	Power85–122 kW (116–166 hp)	Power81–140 kW (110–190 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.6 l/100 km · 1.7 CRDi 141	Lowest consumption4.6 l/100 km · 1.6 TDI 110
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.7 s · 2.0 GDI	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 1.8 TSI 180 DSG
Top speed	Top speed203 km/h	Top speed219 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Trendline
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim32 · LX	Items in the base trim31 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim40 · EX	Items in the top trim44 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort7 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 5
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
7 Seats	7 Seats✓	7 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 11
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Carens III (RP) or Volkswagen Touran II (5T)?

Length: Volkswagen Touran II (5T) 4,527 mm, Kia Carens III (RP) 4,525 mm (a 2 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,791 vs 2,750 mm. Boot: 834 vs 492 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Carens III (RP) or Volkswagen Touran II (5T)?

The most frugal Kia Carens III (RP) uses 4.6 l/100 km (1.7 CRDi 141); the most frugal Volkswagen Touran II (5T) 4.6 l/100 km (1.6 TDI 110).

Which is more powerful — Kia Carens III (RP) or Volkswagen Touran II (5T)?

The strongest Kia Carens III (RP) makes 122 kW (166 hp) (2.0 GDI AT); the strongest Volkswagen Touran II (5T) 140 kW (190 hp) (2.0 TDI 190 DSG).

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