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Kia's brand-new Carens compact MPV promises space and functionality just like the previous generation, but it also has some elegance. Although it's not revolutionary, the more contemporary design takes the place of the somewhat uninteresting outgoing model that relied on value and functionality.
The Kia Carens will be ideal for mid-size MPV purchasers who purchase vehicles by checking off a list of essential features. It functions nicely as a used option and accomplishes everything with great competence. The more elegant Renault Scenic or the Ford Grand C-MAX, on the other hand, have more to offer if you're looking for something with a little more heart-tugging appeal.
A 1.6 litre gasoline engine with 135 horsepower and a 1.7 litre diesel engine with either 115 or 135 horsepower are the two available engines.
The normal gearbox for all Kia Carens is a six-speed manual, however the 135PS diesel also has a six-speed automatic.
Kia Carens Fuel Consumption
The large torque output of the diesel engines, which is accessible over a broad rpm range, is especially striking.
When fully loaded, the 115PS variant doesn't require much effort because it can generate 260Nm from as low as 1250 rpm. Because of its higher peak torque figure of 330Nm, the 135PS seems considerably more powerful.
The Kia Carens offers good fuel efficiency whether you choose a petrol or diesel engine.
The 1.6 petrol engine is said to get 45.6 mpg, which translates to 33 mpg when driving in mixed conditions.
In its less potent 114PS version, the diesel is said to get 62.8 mpg. 48 mpg is more likely, according to our Real MPG statistics.
The Kia Carens's best engine is the 139PS 1.7 litre diesel, which can achieve up to 62.8 mpg with a manual gearbox and an official economy of 58.9 mpg with an automatic transmission.
You can expect fuel economy in the low 40s, which is comparable to that of the majority of competitors, according to our Real MPG data.
Kia Carens Running Costs
The petrol Kia Carens falls into the £200 annual road tax rate for vehicles sold prior to April 1, 2017, and the same is true for carbon dioxide emissions.
Diesel models of the same age are rated for road tax at £35 or £150 annually.
Both petrol and diesel vehicles registered after April 1, 2017, are subject to the annual flat charge of £180.
Regular maintenance won't be costly because the Kia Carens' service prices are comparable to those of the Kia Ceed hatch, which it shares a platform with.
The range of insurance quotes for the Kia Carens is groups 12 through 17, therefore no model will cost a fortune to obtain coverage.
The Kia Carens' fuel efficiency is displayed below in both miles per gallon (MPG) and kilometres per litre (km/L). These two numbers demonstrate the range that this Kia Carens model can cover on one gallon (4.55 litres) and one litre (1000 millilitres) of fuel. The car will be more cost-effective to operate and more economical if its MPG or km/L is higher. We also tell you the fuel consumption you may anticipate from a Kia Carens in both urban and city driving situations, as well as on open highways and motorways, in addition to the combined data.
| Car Make, Model & Year | Imperial (MPG) | Metric (km/L) |
|---|---|---|
| KIA Carens '1' 1.6 GDi 133bhp ISG 7-seat Petrol Manual (2018) | 45.6 mpg City: 36.2 mpg Highway: 54.3 mpg | 19.4 km/L City: 23.1 km/L Highway: 15.4 km/L |
| KIA Carens '2' 1.6 GDi 133bhp ISG 7-seat Petrol Manual (2018) | 45.6 mpg City: 36.2 mpg Highway: 54.3 mpg | 19.4 km/L City: 23.1 km/L Highway: 15.4 km/L |
| KIA Carens '2' 1.7 CRDi 114bhp ISG 7-seat Diesel Manual (2018) | 67.2 mpg City: 60.1 mpg Highway: 72.4 mpg | 28.6 km/L City: 30.8 km/L Highway: 25.6 km/L |
| KIA Carens '2' 1.7 CRDi 139bhp DCT ISG 7-seat Diesel S-tronic (2018) | 58.9 mpg City: 53.3 mpg Highway: 62.8 mpg | 25 km/L City: 26.7 km/L Highway: 22.7 km/L |
| KIA Carens '3' 1.7 CRDi 139bhp ISG 7-seat Diesel Manual (2018) | 62.8 mpg City: 55.4 mpg Highway: 67.3 mpg | 26.7 km/L City: 28.6 km/L Highway: 23.6 km/L |
| KIA Carens 3' 1.7 CRDi 139 bhp DCT ISG 7-seat Diesel S-tronic (2018) | 58.9 mpg City: 53.3 mpg Highway: 62.8 mpg | 25 km/L City: 26.7 km/L Highway: 22.7 km/L |
| KIA Carens '4' 1.7 CRDi 139bhp DCT ISG 7 seat Diesel S-tronic (2018) | 58.9 mpg City: 53.3 mpg Highway: 62.8 mpg | 25 km/L City: 26.7 km/L Highway: 22.7 km/L |
| KIA Carens '4' 1.7 CRDi 139bhp ISG 7-seat Diesel Manual (2018) | 62.8 mpg City: 55.4 mpg Highway: 67.3 mpg | 26.7 km/L City: 28.6 km/L Highway: 23.6 km/L |
| KIA Carens '2' 1.7 CRDi 114bhp ISG 7-seat Diesel Manual (2017) | 67.2 mpg City: 60.1 mpg Highway: 72.4 mpg | 28.6 km/L City: 30.8 km/L Highway: 25.6 km/L |
| KIA Carens '2' 1.7 CRDi 139bhp DCT ISG 7-seat Diesel S-tronic (2017) | 58.9 mpg City: 53.3 mpg Highway: 62.8 mpg | 25 km/L City: 26.7 km/L Highway: 22.7 km/L |
| KIA Carens 3' 1.7 CRDi 139 bhp DCT ISG 7-seat Diesel S-tronic (2017) | 58.9 mpg City: 53.3 mpg Highway: 62.8 mpg | 25 km/L City: 26.7 km/L Highway: 22.7 km/L |
| KIA Carens '3' 1.7 CRDi 139bhp ISG 7-seat Diesel Manual (2017) | 62.8 mpg City: 55.4 mpg Highway: 67.3 mpg | 26.7 km/L City: 28.6 km/L Highway: 23.6 km/L |
| KIA Carens '4' 1.7 CRDi 139bhp DCT ISG 7 seat Diesel S-tronic (2017) | 58.9 mpg City: 53.3 mpg Highway: 62.8 mpg | 25 km/L City: 26.7 km/L Highway: 22.7 km/L |
| KIA Carens 4' 1.7 CRDi 139bhp ISG 7-seat Diesel Manual (2017) | 62.8 mpg City: 55.4 mpg Highway: 67.3 mpg | 26.7 km/L City: 28.6 km/L Highway: 23.6 km/L |
| KIA Carens '1' 1.6 GDi 133bhp ISG 7-seat Petrol Manual (2017) | 45.6 mpg City: 36.2 mpg Highway: 54.3 mpg | 19.4 km/L City: 23.1 km/L Highway: 15.4 km/L |
| KIA Carens '2' 1.6 GDi 133bhp ISG 7-seat Petrol Manual (2017) | 45.6 mpg City: 36.2 mpg Highway: 54.3 mpg | 19.4 km/L City: 23.1 km/L Highway: 15.4 km/L |
| KIA Carens '1' 1.6 GDi 133bhp ISG 7-seat Petrol Manual (2016) | 45.6 mpg City: 36.2 mpg Highway: 54.3 mpg | 19.4 km/L City: 23.1 km/L Highway: 15.4 km/L |
| KIA Carens '2' 1.6 GDi 133bhp ISG 7-seat Petrol Manual (2016) | 45.6 mpg City: 36.2 mpg Highway: 54.3 mpg | 19.4 km/L City: 23.1 km/L Highway: 15.4 km/L |
| KIA Carens '2' 1.7 CRDi 114bhp ISG 7-seat Diesel Manual (2016) | 62.8 mpg City: 55.4 mpg Highway: 68.9 mpg | 26.7 km/L City: 29.3 km/L Highway: 23.6 km/L |
| KIA Carens '2' 1.7 CRDi 139bhp DCT ISG 7-seat Diesel S-tronic (2016) | 58.9 mpg City: 53.3 mpg Highway: 62.8 mpg | 25 km/L City: 26.7 km/L Highway: 22.7 km/L |
| KIA Carens 3' 1.7 CRDi 139 bhp DCT ISG 7-seat Diesel S-tronic (2016) | 58.9 mpg City: 53.3 mpg Highway: 62.8 mpg | 25 km/L City: 26.7 km/L Highway: 22.7 km/L |
| KIA Carens '3' 1.7 CRDi 139bhp ISG 7-seat Diesel Manual (2016) | 62.8 mpg City: 55.4 mpg Highway: 67.3 mpg | 26.7 km/L City: 28.6 km/L Highway: 23.6 km/L |
| KIA Carens '4' 1.7 CRDi 139bhp DCT ISG 7 seat Diesel S-tronic (2016) | 58.9 mpg City: 53.3 mpg Highway: 62.8 mpg | 25 km/L City: 26.7 km/L Highway: 22.7 km/L |
| KIA Carens '4' 1.7 CRDi 139bhp ISG Diesel Manual (2016) | 62.8 mpg City: 55.4 mpg Highway: 67.3 mpg | 26.7 km/L City: 28.6 km/L Highway: 23.6 km/L |
| KIA Carens 'SR7' 1.6 GDi 133bhp ISG Petrol Manual (2016) | 45.6 mpg City: 36.2 mpg Highway: 54.3 mpg | 19.4 km/L City: 23.1 km/L Highway: 15.4 km/L |
| KIA Carens 'SR7' 1.7 CRDi 114bhp ISG Diesel Manual (2016) | 62.8 mpg City: 55.4 mpg Highway: 68.9 mpg | 26.7 km/L City: 29.3 km/L Highway: 23.6 km/L |
The 'real fuel consumption' shows you the amount of fuel your Kia Carens is consuming to travel a fixed distance. This is normally shown as L/100km. This figure shows you the amount of fuel consumed in litres for every 100kms travelled. This is the most commonly used figure for showing the fuel consumption of a vehicle. The formula to calculate it is:
(Litres of fuel used X 100) / Kilometers travelled = L/km.
Why not try our free online fuel consumption calculator and work out your own figures.
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