Kia Carens fourth generation
The Kia Carens fourth generation (2013–2019): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 68 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.
Model codes: RP · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,530 mm RDW | 4,525 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm RDW | 1,805 mm |
| Height | 1,610 mm RDW | 1,610 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm RDW | 2,750 mm |
| Front track | 1,563–1,573 mm ASTRA | – |
| Rear track | 1,576–1,586 mm ASTRA | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 1,383–1,444 kg RDW | – |
| Mass in running order | 1,483–1,544 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,140–2,200 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,300–1,500 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 730–750 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 7 RDW | – |
| Doors | 4–5 RDW | – |
| Fuel tank | – | 58 L |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 185 km/h RDW | 185–203 km/h |
| Torque | 164–340 Nm ASTRA | 165–340 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 205/55R16, 225/45R17, 225/45R18
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 86.5% (85.5–87.5) | 91.0% | 4,817 |
| 6–8 years | 82.0% (81.4–82.6) | 86.4% | 15,562 |
| 9–12 years | 76.5% (75.3–77.5) | 77.9% | 5,831 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 34.9% | 21.4% |
| Tyres | 33.1% | 28.1% |
| Suspension | 11.1% | 14.5% |
| Lights and electrics | 10.2% | 9.7% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.1% | 4.0% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
All 68 versions of the Kia Carens fourth generation
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European Union 20 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2019 | 1.6 L | 99 kW (135 PS) | Petrol | 147–158 g/km | 65,046 |
| 2013–2019 | 1.7 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Diesel | 120–129 g/km | 99,752 |
| 2015–2019 | 1.7 L | 104 kW (141 PS) | Diesel | 122–129 g/km | 34,492 |
| 2015–2019 | 2.0 L | 121 kW (165 PS) | Petrol | 173–182 g/km | 1,402 |
| 2017 | 1.7 L | 104 kW (141 PS) | Other fuel | 124 g/km | 2,676 |
| 2017 | 1.6 L | 149 kW (203 PS) | Diesel | 150 g/km | 648 |
| 2017 | 1.7 L | 156 kW (212 PS) | Diesel | 130 g/km | 286 |
| 2017 | 1.6 L | 149 kW (203 PS) | Petrol | 149 g/km | 260 |
| 2017 | 2.0 L | 182 kW (247 PS) | Petrol | 170 g/km | 52 |
| 2017 | 1.7 L | 128 kW (174 PS) | Diesel | 124 g/km | 46 |
| 2017 | 1.7 L | 73 kW (99 PS) | Diesel | 117 g/km | 14 |
| 2016 | 1.6 L | 99 kW (135 PS) | LPG | 150 g/km | 556 |
| 2013–2016 | 1.7 L | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 139–142 g/km | 20,414 |
| 2013–2015 | 2.0 L | 122 kW (166 PS) | Petrol | 176–179 g/km | 1,518 |
| 2015 | 1.6 L | 99 kW (135 PS) | Diesel | 143 g/km | 12 |
| 2013–2014 | – | – | Diesel | 144–146 g/km | 34 |
| 2013 | 1.7 L | – | Other fuel | 134 g/km | 3,234 |
| 2013 | 1.6 L | – | Other fuel | 158 g/km | 830 |
| 2013 | – | – | Petrol | 169 g/km | 18 |
| 2013 | 1.6 L | – | Other fuel | 149 g/km | 14 |
United Kingdom 16 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2018'1' 1.6 GDi 133bhp ISG 7-seat · '2' 1.6 GDi 133bhp ISG 7-seat · 'SR7' 1.6 GDi 133bhp ISG | 1.6 L | 99 kW (135 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 143 g/km |
| 2017–2018'2' 1.7 CRDi 114bhp ISG 7-seat | 1.7 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.2 L/100 km NEDC | 109 g/km |
| 2016–2018'2' 1.7 CRDi 139bhp DCT ISG 7-seat · 3' 1.7 CRDi 139 bhp DCT ISG 7-seat · '4' 1.7 CRDi 139bhp DCT ISG 7 seat | 1.7 L | 104 kW (141 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 4.8 L/100 km NEDC | 127 g/km |
| 2016–2018'3' 1.7 CRDi 139bhp ISG 7-seat · '4' 1.7 CRDi 139bhp ISG · 4' 1.7 CRDi 139bhp ISG 7-seat and 1 more trim | 1.7 L | 104 kW (141 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 118 g/km |
| 2016'2' 1.7 CRDi 114bhp ISG 7-seat · 'SR7' 1.7 CRDi 114bhp ISG | 1.7 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 117 g/km |
| 2015'3 Sat Nav' 1.7 CRDi 134bhp ISG 7 seat | 1.6 L | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 146 g/km |
| 2015'1' 1.6 GDi 133bhp ISG 7 seat · '2' 1.6 GDi 133bhp ISG 7 seat · 'SR7' 1.6 GDi 133bhp ISG 7 seat | 1.6 L | 99 kW (135 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km |
| 2015'1' 1.7 CRDi 114bhp ISG 7 seat · '2' 1.7 CRDi 114bhp ISG 7 seat | 1.7 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.7 L/100 km NEDC | 124 g/km |
| 2015'SR7' 1.7 CRDi 114bhp ISG 7 seat | 1.7 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 120 g/km |
| 2015'2' 1.7 CRDi 134bhp 7 seat · '4' 1.7 CRDi 134bhp 7 seat | 1.7 L | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2015'3' 1.7 CRDi 134bhp ISG 7 seat · '4' 1.7 CRDi 134bhp ISG 7 seat | 1.7 L | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 132 g/km |
| 2014'3 Sat Nav' 1.7 CRDi 134bhp ISG 7 seat | 1.6 L | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | Manual | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 146 g/km |
| 2013–2014'1' 1.6 GDi 133bhp ISG 7 seat · '2' 1.6 GDi 133bhp ISG 7 seat | 1.6 L | 99 kW (135 PS) | Petrol | Manual | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km |
| 2013–2014'1' 1.7 CRDi 114bhp ISG 7 seat · '2' 1.7 CRDi 114bhp ISG 7 seat | 1.7 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Diesel | Manual | 4.7 L/100 km NEDC | 124 g/km |
| 2013–2014'2' 1.7 CRDi 134bhp 7 seat | 1.7 L | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | Automatic | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2013–2014'3' 1.7 CRDi 134bhp ISG 7 seat | 1.7 L | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | Manual | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 132 g/km |
France 32 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015CARENS 1.7 diesel (115ch) CRDI BVM6 5PL jantes 16" | – | 85 kW (116 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 129 g/km |
| 2015CARENS 1.7 diesel (115ch) CRDI BVM6 ISG 5PL jantes 17" | – | 85 kW (116 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 129 g/km |
| 2015CARENS 1.7 diesel (115ch) CRDI BVM6 7PL jantes 16" | – | 85 kW (116 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 129 g/km |
| 2015CARENS 1.7 diesel (115ch) CRDI BVM6 ISG 7PL jantes 17" | – | 85 kW (116 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 129 g/km |
| 2015CARENS 1.6 essence GDI (135ch) ISG BVM6 5PL jantes 16" | – | 99 kW (135 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km |
| 2015CARENS 1.6 essence GDI (135ch) ISG BVM6 5PL jantes 17" | – | 99 kW (135 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 2015CARENS 1.6 essence GDI (135ch) ISG BVM6 7PL jantes 16" | – | 99 kW (135 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km |
| 2015CARENS 1.6 essence GDI (135ch) ISG BVM6 7PL jantes 17" | – | 99 kW (135 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 2015CARENS 1.7 diesel (136ch) CRDI BVA6 5PL | – | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2015CARENS 1.7 diesel (136ch) CRDI BVM6 5PL jantes 17" | – | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 132 g/km |
| 2015CARENS 1.7 diesel (136ch) CRDI BVA6 7PL | – | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2015CARENS 1.7 diesel (136ch) CRDI BVM6 7PL jantes 17" | – | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 132 g/km |
| 2014"CARENS 1.7 diesel (115ch) CRDI BVM6 5pl jantes 16""" | – | 85 kW (116 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 129 g/km |
| 2014"CARENS 1.7 diesel (115ch) CRDI BVM6 7pl jantes 16""" | – | 85 kW (116 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 129 g/km |
| 2014"CARENS 1.6 essence GDI (135ch) ISG BVM6 5pl jantes 16""" | – | 99 kW (135 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km |
| 2014"CARENS 1.6 essence GDI (135ch) ISG BVM6 5pl jantes 17""" | – | 99 kW (135 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 2014"CARENS 1.6 essence GDI (135ch) ISG BVM6 7pl jantes 16""" | – | 99 kW (135 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km |
| 2014"CARENS 1.6 essence GDI (135ch) ISG BVM6 7pl jantes 17""" | – | 99 kW (135 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 2014"CARENS 1.7 diesel (136ch) CRDI BVM6 5pl jantes 17""" | – | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2014"CARENS 1.7 diesel (136ch) CRDI BVM6 7pl jantes 17""" | – | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2013"CARENS 1.7 Diesel CRDI (115ch) BVM6 5PL jantes 16""" | – | 85 kW (116 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.7 L/100 km NEDC | 124 g/km |
| 2013"CARENS 1.7 Diesel CRDI (115ch) BVM6 7PL jantes 16""" | – | 85 kW (116 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.7 L/100 km NEDC | 124 g/km |
| 2013"CARENS 1.6 Essence GDI (135ch) ISG BVM6 5PL jantes 16""" | – | 99 kW (135 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km |
| 2013"CARENS 1.6 Essence GDI (135ch) ISG BVM6 5PL jantes 17""" | – | 99 kW (135 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 2013"CARENS 1.6 Essence GDI (135ch) ISG BVM6 7PL jantes 16""" | – | 99 kW (135 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km |
| 2013"CARENS 1.6 Essence GDI (135ch) ISG BVM6 7PL jantes 17""" | – | 99 kW (135 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 2013CARENS 1.7 Diesel CRDI (136ch) BVA6 5PL | – | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2013"CARENS 1.7 Diesel CRDI (136ch) BVM6 5PL jantes 16""" | – | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.8 L/100 km NEDC | 127 g/km |
| 2013"CARENS 1.7 Diesel CRDI (136ch) BVM6 5PL jantes 17""" | – | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 132 g/km |
| 2013CARENS 1.7 Diesel CRDI (136ch) BVA6 7PL | – | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2013"CARENS 1.7 Diesel CRDI (136ch) BVM6 7PL jantes 16""" | – | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.8 L/100 km NEDC | 127 g/km |
| 2013"CARENS 1.7 Diesel CRDI (136ch) BVM6 7PL jantes 17""" | – | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 132 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.