Compare Kia Carens vs Volkswagen Transporter vs Jeep Compass

Carens vs Transporter vs Compass Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	3 Star (Global NCAP)	-	Not Tested
  Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	-	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Central Locking	Keyless	-	Remote

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	-	Digital
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	-	Electronic 2 Trips
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator
  Parking Sensors	Rear	-	Rear
  Parking Assist
  Clock	Digital	-	Digital
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Digital	-	Analogue

• Telematics

  Alexa Compatibility

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Infotainment Display
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	-	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Speakers
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Steering Adjustment	Tilt	-	Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	-	Yes (Manual)
  Heater
  Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	-	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
  Rear AC	Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control	-	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
  AC for Third Row	Vents on Roof	-	-
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	-	Manual - Internal Only
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	-	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Disc	-	Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Hill Descent Control

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Fabric + Leatherette	-	Fabric
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	-	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	-	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	-	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Third Row Seat	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	-	-
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat	With Cup Holder	-	With Cup Holder
  Headrests	Front & Rear	-	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	-	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat	Full	-	Full
  Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	-	60:40 split
  Third Row Seats Type
  Split Third Row Seat

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	-	Front & Rear
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up
  Window Control: One Touch -Down
  Rear Wiper
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	-	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Silver	-	Painted
  Doot Sill Plates
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	-	Black
  Adjustable ORVM	Externally Adjustable	-	Electrically Adjustable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	-	Electric Tailgate Release

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	Halogen	-	LED
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Daytime Running Lights
  Tail Light	Halogen	-	Halogen

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	-	Dual Tone
  Interior Colour(s)	Black and Beige	-	Black and Grey
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	-	Front and Rear
  Cup Holders	Front, Second & Third	-	Front & Rear
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	-	Front & Rear
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers
  Third Row Cup Holders
  Sunglass Holder

• Exterior

  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Body Kit

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	-	3
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Unlimited	-	100000
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Not Applicable	-	Not Applicable

Carens vs Transporter vs Compass Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Diesel
  Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual	Manual - 6 Gears
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	10.42	-	11.98
  Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	-	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.5	-	2.0 Multijet II
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	-	172 bhp @ 3750 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	-	350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	No	-	Turbocharged
  Drivetrain	FWD	-	FWD
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	-	Idle Start/Stop
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	-	BS6 Phase 2

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	-	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
  Minimum Turning Radius	-	-	5.7
  Suspension - Front	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	-	McPherson Strut with Lower Control Arm
  Suspension - Rear	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	-	Multi Link Suspension with Strut Assembly
  Wheels Type	Steel Rims	-	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	195 / 65 R15	-	225 / 60 R17
  Tyres Size - Rear	195 / 65 R15	-	225 / 60 R17
  Spare Wheel	Steel	-	Space Saver

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	216	-	438
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	45	-	60
  Passenger Capacity	7	-	5
  Length (mm)	4540	-	4405
  Width (mm)	1800	-	1818
  Height (mm)	1708	-	1640
  Wheelbase (mm)	2780	-	2636
  Ground Clearance (mm)	195	-	-
  No of Seating Rows	3	-	2
  No of Doors	5	-	5

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Carens vs Transporter vs Compass User Ratings

Overall Rating	2.7/5 3 Ratings 2 Reviews	0/5 0 Ratings 0 Reviews	3.8/5 11 Ratings 8 Reviews
Rating Parameters	5 Exterior	-	4 Exterior
	5 Interior	-	3.9 Interior
	4.5 Ride Quality	-	3.7 Ride Quality