Kia Carnival I (UP/GQ, facelift 2001) (2001–2006)

The Kia Carnival I (UP/GQ, facelift 2001) was offered with 8 engine versions (4 gasoline, 4 diesel), from 130 to 175 hp, built 2001–2006.

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Production years2001–2006
Body styleMinivan
Doors7
Length193.9 in (4,925 mm)
Width74.8 in (1,900 mm)
Height68.1 in (1,730 mm) – 68.3 in (1,735 mm)
Cargo volume10.7 cu ft (302 l)
Fuel tank19.8 gal (75 l)

All Kia Carnival I (UP/GQ, facelift 2001) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
2.5i V6 (150 hp)2001–2006Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)165 lb-ft (224 Nm)Front-wheel drive
2.5i V6 (150 hp) Automatic2001–2006Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)165 lb-ft (224 Nm)Front-wheel drive
2.5i V6 24V (175 hp) Automatic2001–2006Gasoline175 hp (129 kW)162 lb-ft (220 Nm)Front-wheel drive
2.9 TD (130 hp)2001–2005Diesel130 hp (96 kW)239 lb-ft (324 Nm)Front-wheel drive
2.9 TD (130 hp) Automatic2001–2005Diesel130 hp (96 kW)239 lb-ft (324 Nm)Front-wheel drive
2.5i V6 24V (150 hp)2002–2006Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)165 lb-ft (224 Nm)13.8 s109 mph (175 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.9 CRDI (144 hp)2002–2006Diesel144 hp (106 kW)229 lb-ft (310 Nm)Front-wheel drive
2.9 CRDI (144 hp) Automatic2002–2006Diesel144 hp (106 kW)229 lb-ft (310 Nm)Front-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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