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Kia Carens Specs, Engines & Dimensions (2012–2019) — Third Generation

The third-generation Kia Carens is a compact van built around family practicality: a tall, boxy cabin, flexible seating and modest running costs. Here is what its powertrains and equipment configurations mean for everyday driving.

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Kia Carens Engines and Transmissions

Each Kia Carens engine here drives the front wheels, which keeps the floor low and the cabin roomy. Examples include a 1.6 gasoline unit with a manual gearbox, and 1.7 diesels offered either with an automatic transmission or a robotic dual-clutch that shifts itself while retaining manual-style efficiency.

Compact Van — Kia Carens Engines and Transmissions

Compact Van Kia Carens Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.6 MTGasoline1591 cm³135 hp99 kW165 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 MTGasoline1998 cm³166 hp122 kW205 N⋅mManualFWD
1.7 MTDiesel1685 cm³115 hp85 kW260 N⋅mManualFWD
1.7 MTDiesel1685 cm³136 hp100 kW330 N⋅mManualFWD
1.7 ATDiesel1685 cm³136 hp100 kW330 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.0 ATGasoline1998 cm³166 hp122 kW205 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.7 DCTDiesel1685 cm³141 hp103 kW347 N⋅mRoboticFWD

Kia Carens Dimensions

Compact Van — Kia Carens Dimensions

Compact Van Kia Carens Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
1.6 MT4525 mm1805 mm1610 mm2750 mm1483 kg2140 kg150 mm
2.0 MT4525 mm1805 mm1610 mm2750 mm1519 kg2180 kg150 mm
1.7 MT4525 mm1805 mm1610 mm2750 mm1581 kg2240 kg150 mm
1.7 MT4525 mm1805 mm1610 mm2750 mm1591 kg2250 kg150 mm
1.7 AT4525 mm1805 mm1610 mm2750 mm1600 kg2270 kg150 mm
2.0 AT4525 mm1805 mm1610 mm2750 mm1544 kg2200 kg150 mm
1.7 DCT4525 mm1805 mm1610 mm2750 mm1600 kg2270 kg150 mm

Kia Carens Cargo Space

Compact Van — Kia Carens Cargo Space

Compact Van Kia Carens Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
1.6 MT103 l1694 l
2.0 MT103 l1694 l
1.7 MT103 l1694 l
1.7 MT103 l1694 l
1.7 AT103 l1694 l
2.0 AT103 l1694 l
1.7 DCT103 l1694 l

Kia Carens Trims and Equipment

Kia Carens trim levels sit on top of the mechanical version rather than replacing it: the 1.7 DCT diesel, for instance, appears in LX form. A trim defines comfort, safety and convenience equipment, so two cars sharing a powertrain can feel quite differently furnished inside.

Kia Carens Trims and Equipment
ModificationBodyEquipment
1.7 DCTCompact VanLX