Kia Carens

2008 – 2013 South Korea

The Kia Carens is a car built from 2008 to 2013. Five variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 126 to 144 hp. Compared with the previous generation (2002 – 2006), peak power rose from 138 to 144 hp, and minimum weight went up by 28 kg.

Body styleNot specified

Production2008 – 2013

Variants5

FuelPetrol, Diesel

Key specifications (range)

Power126 – 144 hp

0–100 km/h11.0 – 12.6 s

Top speed179 – 190 km/h

Fuel economy6.2 – 8.6 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

Similar cars

Ford Focus CC2008 – 2011 up to145 hp

Mazda 5 / Premacy2008 – 2010 up to145 hp

Honda Civic Sedan US2008 – 2012 up to141 hp

Saturn Astra2008 – 2010 up to140 hp

Holden Cruze Mk II2008 – 2016 up to150 hp

Alfa Romeo MiTo2008 – 2013 up to155 hp

Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.6L CVVT 5MT FWD (126 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	126 hp	11.6 s	179	5-speed manual
2.0L CRDi 4AT FWD (140 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	140 hp	12.6 s	187	4-speed automatic
2.0L CRDi 6MT FWD (140 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	140 hp	11.0 s	187	6-speed manual
2.0L CVVT 4AT FWD (144 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	144 hp	11.9 s	180	4-speed automatic
2.0L CVVT 5MT FWD (144 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	144 hp	11.0 s	190	5-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1591 cm3 (97 ci)
Power: 92.7 KW @ 6300 RPM126 HP @ 6300 RPM124 BHP @ 6300 RPM
Torque: 116 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM157 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 111 mph (179 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/65R15

Dimensions

Length: 178.74 in (4540 mm)
Width: 70.86 in (1800 mm)
Height: 64.96 in (1650 mm)
Front/rear Track: 61.81 in (1570 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.29 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume: 11.4 cuFT (323 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2976 lbs (1350 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4156 lbs (1885 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
Highway: 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 174 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1991 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 103 KW @ 4000 RPM140 HP @ 4000 RPM138 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 225 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM305 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel

Performance

Top Speed: 116 mph (187 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/65R15

Dimensions

Length: 178.74 in (4540 mm)
Width: 70.86 in (1800 mm)
Height: 64.96 in (1650 mm)
Front/rear Track: 61.81 in (1570 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.29 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume: 11.4 cuFT (323 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3422 lbs (1552 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4795 lbs (2175 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 191 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1991 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 103 KW @ 4000 RPM140 HP @ 4000 RPM138 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 225 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM305 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel

Performance

Top Speed: 116.2 mph (187 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/65R15

Dimensions

Length: 178.74 in (4540 mm)
Width: 70.86 in (1800 mm)
Height: 64.96 in (1650 mm)
Front/rear Track: 61.81 in (1570 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.29 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume: 11.4 cuFT (323 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3375.3 lbs (1531 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4751 lbs (2155 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 30.1 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 165 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1998 cm3 (122 ci)
Power: 106 KW @ 6000 RPM144 HP @ 6000 RPM142 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 139 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM189 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 112 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/65R15

Dimensions

Length: 178.74 in (4540 mm)
Width: 70.86 in (1800 mm)
Height: 64.96 in (1650 mm)
Front/rear Track: 61.81 in (1570 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.29 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume: 11.4 cuFT (323 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3168 lbs (1437 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4530 lbs (2055 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km)
Highway: 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Combined: 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 206 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1998 cm3 (122 ci)
Power: 106 KW @ 6000 RPM144 HP @ 6000 RPM142 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 139 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM189 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 118.1 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/65R15

Dimensions

Length: 178.74 in (4540 mm)
Width: 70.86 in (1800 mm)
Height: 64.96 in (1650 mm)
Front/rear Track: 61.81 in (1570 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.29 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume: 11.4 cuFT (323 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3128.3 lbs (1419 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4497.4 lbs (2040 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Combined: 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 201 g/km

Length4,540 mm

Width1,800 mm

Height1,650 mm

Wheelbase2,700 mm

Curb weight1,350 – 1,552 kg

Torque157 – 305 Nm

Ranges across all 5 variants of this generation.