Technical specifications
| Clear list | Kia Carens | Volkswagen Sharan |
| Totals | Kia Carens 1.6 × | Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TDI (150 PS) × |
| Mark | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Carens 1.6 | Sharan 2.0 TDI (150 PS) |
| Year | 2013 | 2015 |
| Number of doors/seats | 5/(5-7) | 5/(5-7) |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Unladen Weight | 1458 | 1772 (1793) |
| Gross Weight Limit | - | 2390 (2410) |
| Top Speed, km/h | 185 | 200 (198) |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 11.3 | 10.3 (10.3) |
| Minimum turning radius, m | 5.5 | 6 |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 103/492/1650 | 300/955/2430 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Kia Carens 1.6 × | Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TDI (150 PS) × |
| Length | 4525 | 4854 |
| Width | 1805 | 1904 |
| Height | 1605 | 1720 |
| Wheelbase | 2750 | 2920 |
| Front/rear Track | 1573/1586 | 1571/1617 |
| Ground clearance | - | 152 |
| Engine specifications | Kia Carens 1.6 × | Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TDI (150 PS) × |
| Type | petrol Injection | turbo diesel / direct injection |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1591 | 1968 |
| Compression ratio | 11 | 16.2 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4 cylinders, in-line | 4 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 77х85.44 | 81x95.5 |
| Number of valves | 16 | 16 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 135/6300 | 150/3500 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 165/4850 | 340/1750-3000 |
| Transmission specifications | Kia Carens 1.6 × | Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TDI (150 PS) × |
| Gearbox | 6-speed tiptronic | 6-speed manual / 6-speed DSG |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Kia Carens 1.6 × | Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TDI (150 PS) × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | multi-link suspensions | multi-link suspensions |
| Tire Size | 205/55 R16 | 215/60 R16 |
| Disk | 5x114.3 ET41 d67.1
| 5x112 ET33 d57.1
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| Brakes specifications | Kia Carens 1.6 × | Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TDI (150 PS) × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs | Discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Kia Carens 1.6 × | Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TDI (150 PS) × |
| City | 9 | 6.1 (5.9) |
| Highway | 5.6 | 4.6 (4.7) |
| Combined | 6.8 | 5.1 (5.2) |
| Fuel | 95 | Diesel |
| Tank, L | 58 | 70 |
| Clear list | Kia Carens | Volkswagen Sharan |
