Kia Carens: generations and engines

The Kia Carens was built from 1999 to 2016 in 3 generations, with 22 engine versions in our catalog (MPV). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

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Production years1999–2016

Generations3

Engine versions22

Power105–166 hp

Body stylesMPV

FuelGasoline, Diesel

Timeline

Kia Carens generations

1999–2006
Kia Carens I
- MPV
- Gasoline
- Diesel
7 engine versions 105–126 hp
Generation specs
2006–2010
Kia Carens II
- MPV
- Diesel
- Gasoline
4 engine versions 140–144 hp
Engines below
2013–2016
Kia Carens III
- MPV
- Gasoline
- Diesel
11 engine versions 115–166 hp
Engines below

Specs

Kia Carens engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Kia Carens II2006–2010 · 4 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
2.0 CRDi (140 hp)	2006–2010	Diesel	140 hp (103 kW)	225 lb-ft (305 Nm)	11 s	116 mph (187 km/h)
2.0 CRDi (140 hp) Automatic	2006–2010	Diesel	140 hp (103 kW)	225 lb-ft (305 Nm)	11 s	116 mph (187 km/h)
2.0i 16V (144 hp)	2006–2010	Gasoline	144 hp (106 kW)	139 lb-ft (189 Nm)	11 s	118 mph (190 km/h)
2.0i 16V (144 hp) Automatic	2006–2010	Gasoline	144 hp (106 kW)	139 lb-ft (189 Nm)	11 s	118 mph (190 km/h)

Kia Carens III2013–2016 · 11 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
1.6 16V GDI (135 hp)	2013–2015	Gasoline	135 hp (99 kW)	122 lb-ft (165 Nm)	11.3 s	115 mph (185 km/h)
1.7 16V CRDi (136 hp) HPE	2013–2015	Diesel	136 hp (100 kW)	243 lb-ft (330 Nm)	10.4 s	119 mph (191 km/h)
1.7 16V CRDi (136 hp) HPE Automatic	2013–2015	Diesel	136 hp (100 kW)	236 lb-ft (320 Nm)	12 s	116 mph (186 km/h)
2.0 16V GDI (166 hp)	2013–2014	Gasoline	166 hp (122 kW)	157 lb-ft (213 Nm)	9.7 s	126 mph (203 km/h)
2.0 16V GDI (166 hp) Automatic	2013–2014	Gasoline	166 hp (122 kW)	157 lb-ft (213 Nm)	10.8 s	124 mph (200 km/h)
1.7 16V CRDi (115 hp) ISG	2016	Diesel	115 hp (85 kW)	192 lb-ft (260 Nm)	13 s	120 mph (193 km/h)
1.7 16V CRDi (115 hp) ISG 7 Seat	2016	Diesel	115 hp (85 kW)	192 lb-ft (260 Nm)	13 s	120 mph (193 km/h)
1.7 CRDI (141 hp) Automatic ISG	2016	Diesel	141 hp (104 kW)	251 lb-ft (340 Nm)	11.3 s	117 mph (189 km/h)
1.7 CRDI (141 hp) Automatic ISG 7 Seat	2016	Diesel	141 hp (104 kW)	251 lb-ft (340 Nm)	11.3 s	117 mph (189 km/h)
1.7 CRDI (141 hp) ISG	2016	Diesel	141 hp (104 kW)	251 lb-ft (340 Nm)	10.4 s	120 mph (193 km/h)
1.7 CRDI (141 hp) ISG 7 Seat	2016	Diesel	141 hp (104 kW)	251 lb-ft (340 Nm)	10.4 s	120 mph (193 km/h)

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