Kia Carens third generation

Kia Carens third generation
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The Kia Carens third generation (2006–2013): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 44 versions in the European Union and the United Kingdom.

Model codes: UN · Sold in: European Union and United Kingdom

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,490–4,550 mm RDW4,545 mm
Width1,805–1,820 mm Traficom1,820 mm
Height1,605–1,700 mm Traficom1,650–1,720 mm
Wheelbase2,560–2,700 mm RDW2,700 mm
Front track1,490–1,573 mm ASTRA–
Rear track1,483–1,569 mm ASTRA–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,322–1,447 kg RDW1,515 kg
Mass in running order1,422–1,547 kg RDW–
Gross vehicle weight1,830–2,135 kg RDW–
Towing, braked trailer1,100–1,500 kg RDW–
Towing, unbraked trailer550–700 kg ASTRA–
Seats and space
Seats5–7 RDW–
Doors4 RDW–
Fuel tank–58 L
Performance
Top speed181–190 km/h RDW171–203 km/h
Torque157–305 Nm ASTRA157–331 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), Traficom type approvals (Finland), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
9–12 years72.2% (71.0–73.5)77.9%5,119
13 years and older60.3% (59.2–61.3)69.2%8,997

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Brakes47.4%33.1%
Suspension45.2%36.4%
Tyres40.5%31.2%
Lights and electrics29.9%24.7%
Noise, emissions and leaks13.9%13.7%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)11.8%10.6%

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 44 versions of the Kia Carens third generation

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European Union 23 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 versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
20131.7 L85 kW (116 PS)Diesel129 g/km11,314
20131.7 L100 kW (136 PS)Diesel139 g/km6,206
20131.6 L99 kW (135 PS)Petrol158 g/km6,020
20131.7 L–Other fuel134 g/km3,234
20131.6 L–Other fuel158 g/km830
20132.0 L122 kW (166 PS)Petrol179 g/km706
2013––Petrol169 g/km18
20131.6 L–Other fuel149 g/km14
2013––Diesel144 g/km10
2011–20121.6 L94 kW (128 PS)Diesel146 g/km2,841
2011–20121.6 L93 kW (126 PS)Petrol174 g/km351
2011–20122.0 L106 kW (144 PS)Petrol196 g/km366
2011–20121.6 L85 kW (116 PS)Diesel146–148 g/km43
20112.0 L85 kW (116 PS)Diesel165 g/km482
20112.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel162 g/km108
20111.6 L97 kW (132 PS)Petrol174 g/km44
20112.0 L100 kW (136 PS)Diesel165 g/km34
20111.6 L–LPG174 g/km20
20102.0 L–Diesel167 g/km4,808
20102.0 L–Petrol197 g/km912
20101.6 L–Petrol174 g/km466
20101.6 L–Diesel147 g/km156
2010––Other fuel177 g/km14

United Kingdom 21 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 versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2013–2014'1' 1.6 GDi 133bhp ISG 7 seat · '2' 1.6 GDi 133bhp ISG 7 seat1.6 L99 kW (135 PS)PetrolManual6.4 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km
2013–2014'1' 1.7 CRDi 114bhp ISG 7 seat · '2' 1.7 CRDi 114bhp ISG 7 seat1.7 L85 kW (116 PS)DieselManual4.7 L/100 km NEDC124 g/km
2013–2014'2' 1.7 CRDi 134bhp 7 seat1.7 L100 kW (136 PS)DieselAutomatic6.1 L/100 km NEDC159 g/km
2013–2014'3' 1.7 CRDi 134bhp ISG 7 seat1.7 L100 kW (136 PS)DieselManual5.0 L/100 km NEDC132 g/km
2012'1' 1.6 CRDi 126bhp 6-speed manual1.6 L94 kW (128 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.7 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km
2012'2' 1.6 CRDi 126bhp 6-speed manual 7-seat · '3' 1.6 CRDi 126bhp 6-speed manual 7-seat1.6 L94 kW (128 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.5 L/100 km NEDC146 g/km
2012'1' 1.6 130bhp 5-speed manual1.6 L97 kW (132 PS)Petrol5-speed manual7.4 L/100 km NEDC174 g/km
20101.61.6 L–Petrol5-speed manual7.2 L/100 km NEDC174 g/km
2007–20102.0 CRDi LS · 2.0 CRDi (16" wheels)2.0 L–Diesel4-speed automatic7.1 L/100 km NEDC189 g/km
20102.0 CRDi (16" wheels)2.0 L–Diesel6-speed manual6.0 L/100 km NEDC159 g/km
2008–20102.0 GS (7 Seat) · 2.0 (16" wheels)2.0 L–Petrol5-speed manual8.1 L/100 km NEDC193 g/km
2008–20102.0 GS Auto (7 Seat) · 2.0 (16" wheels)2.0 L–Petrol4-speed automatic8.4 L/100 km NEDC200 g/km
2007–20092.0 CRDi GS · 2.0 CRDi (15" wheels)2.0 L–Diesel6-speed manual6.2 L/100 km NEDC165 g/km
2007–20092.0 CRDi GS · 2.0 CRDi (15" wheels)2.0 L–Diesel4-speed automatic7.2 L/100 km NEDC191 g/km
2007–20092.0 CRDi LS · 2.0 CRDi (16" wheels)2.0 L–Diesel6-speed manual6.1 L/100 km NEDC163 g/km
2007–20092.0 GS · 2.0 (15" wheels)2.0 L–Petrol5-speed manual8.4 L/100 km NEDC201 g/km
20092.0 (15" wheels)2.0 L–Petrol4-speed automatic8.6 L/100 km NEDC206 g/km
2006–200822.0 L–Petrol5-speed manual8.1 L/100 km NEDC192 g/km
2007–20082.0 CRDi2.0 L–Diesel5-speed manual6.2 L/100 km NEDC163 g/km
200622.0 L–Diesel4-speed automatic7.6 L/100 km NEDC205 g/km
200622.0 L–Diesel5-speed manual6.5 L/100 km NEDC171 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.