Technical specifications
| Clear list | Kia Carens (2006-2012) | Volkswagen Sharan |
| Totals | Kia Carens (2006-2012) 2.0 CRDI × | Volkswagen Sharan 1.4 TSI × |
| Mark | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Carens (2006-2012) 2.0 CRDI | Sharan 1.4 TSI |
| Year | 2006-2012 | 2015 |
| Number of doors/seats | 4/(5-7) | 5/(5-7) |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Unladen Weight | 1630 | 1703 (1717) |
| Gross Weight Limit | 2255 | 2300 (2310) |
| Top Speed, km/h | 187 | 200 (198) |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 11 | 9.9 (9.9) |
| Minimum turning radius, m | 5.4 | 6 |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 75/440/760/1650 | 300/955/2430 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Kia Carens (2006-2012) 2.0 CRDI × | Volkswagen Sharan 1.4 TSI × |
| Length | 4545 | 4854 |
| Width | 1820 | 1904 |
| Height | 1650-1720 | 1720 |
| Wheelbase | 2700 | 2920 |
| Front/rear Track | 1570/1570 | 1571/1617 |
| Ground clearance | 150 | 152 |
| Engine specifications | Kia Carens (2006-2012) 2.0 CRDI × | Volkswagen Sharan 1.4 TSI × |
| Type | turbo diesel Common Rail | Gasoline Direct Injection, turbocharging |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1991 | 1395 |
| Compression ratio | 17.3 | 10 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4 cylinders, in-line | 4 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 83х92 | 74.5x80.5 |
| Number of valves | - | 16 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 140/4000 | 150/5000 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 305/1800-2500 | 250/1500-3500 |
| Transmission specifications | Kia Carens (2006-2012) 2.0 CRDI × | Volkswagen Sharan 1.4 TSI × |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual / 4-speed automatic | 6-speed manual / 6-speed DSG |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Kia Carens (2006-2012) 2.0 CRDI × | Volkswagen Sharan 1.4 TSI × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | MacPherson strut | multi-link suspensions |
| Tire Size | 205/65/15, 205/60/16, 225/50/17 | 215/60 R16 |
| Disk | 5x114.3 ET41 d67.1
| 5x112 ET33 d57.1
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| Brakes specifications | Kia Carens (2006-2012) 2.0 CRDI × | Volkswagen Sharan 1.4 TSI × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs | Discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Kia Carens (2006-2012) 2.0 CRDI × | Volkswagen Sharan 1.4 TSI × |
| City | 7.8 | 7.9 (8) |
| Highway | 5.2 | 5.5 (5.8) |
| Combined | 6.1 | 6.4 (6.6) |
| Fuel | Diesel | 95 |
| Tank, L | 55 | 70 |
| Clear list | Kia Carens (2006-2012) | Volkswagen Sharan |
