Kia Carens Carens I

Kia - Carens I

Details-
BrandKia
ModelCarens
GenerationCarens I
Modification1.8i 16V (109 Hp)
Start Of Production1999
End Of Production2002

Performance

The Kia Carens is a decent family car with a moderate acceleration of 13.1 seconds from 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 185 km/h. It's suitable for daily driving and occasional highway cruising.

Specs-
Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph13.1 sec
Max Speed185 km/h 114.95 mph

Body & Dimensions

The car specifications indicate a spacious MPV with a comfortable seating capacity for 7 people. It boasts a generous wheelbase and ample cargo space, making it suitable for families or groups. Its dimensions suggest a comfortable ride and ample interior space.

Specs-
Rating
Body TypeMPV
Seats7
Doors5
Length4439 mm 174.76 in.
Width1709 mm 67.28 in.
Height1603 mm 63.11 in.
Wheelbase2555 mm 100.59 in.
Front Track1470 mm 57.87 in.
Rear Track1470 mm 57.87 in.

Fuel Consumption

The Carens offers a fuel-efficient petrol engine with combined fuel consumption of 9 l/100 km. It boasts a spacious interior and comfortable ride, making it suitable for families and urban commuting.

Specs-
Rating
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban11.7 l/100 km 20.1 US mpg 24.14 UK mpg 8.55 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban7.4 l/100 km 31.79 US mpg 38.17 UK mpg 13.51 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined9 l/100 km 26.13 US mpg 31.39 UK mpg 11.11 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The Kia Carens is a front-wheel drive vehicle powered by a 1.8-liter, 4-cylinder, naturally aspirated engine producing 109 horsepower and 152 Nm of torque. It features a 5-speed manual transmission and has a front transverse engine layout. The engine has a DOHC valvetrain and multi-port manifold injection fuel system.

Specs-
Rating
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Power109 Hp @ 5750 rpm.
Power Per Litre60.8 Hp/l
Torque152 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 112.11 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine LayoutFront, Transverse
Engine Model CodeT8D
Engine Displacement1793 cm3 109.42 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders4
Engine ConfigurationInline
Cylinder Bore81 mm 3.19 in.
Piston Stroke87 mm 3.43 in.
Compression Ratio9.5
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder4
Fuel Injection SystemMulti-port manifold injection
Engine AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainDOHC
Engine Oil Capacity4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification10W-30 / API SJ, API SL
Coolant7.7 l 8.14 US qt | 6.78 UK qt
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive WheelFront wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox5 gears, manual transmission
Front SuspensionSpring Strut
Rear SuspensionCoil spring

Brakes

The Kia Carens is a reliable and feature-packed MPV that offers a comfortable ride and decent fuel efficiency. It's equipped with ventilated discs in the front and drum brakes in the rear, along with ABS for enhanced safety. The power steering is hydraulic and the tires are 185/65 R14 with 14-inch wheel rims.

Specs-
Rating
Front BrakesVentilated discs
Rear BrakesDrum
Assisting SystemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering TypeSteering rack and pinion
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Tires Size185/65 R14
Wheel Rims Size14

Weight & Capacity

The Kia Carens is a spacious and powerful vehicle, with a weight-to-power ratio of 11.6 kg/Hp and a weight-to-torque ratio of 8.3 kg/Nm. It has a kerb weight of 1264 kg and a maximum weight of 1750 kg, with a maximum load capacity of 486 kg. The trunk space is generous, with a minimum capacity of 605 liters and a maximum capacity of 1752 liters. The fuel tank capacity is 55 liters.

Specs-
Rating
Weight To Power Ratio11.6 kg/Hp, 86.2 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio8.3 kg/Nm, 120.3 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight1264 kg 2786.64 lbs.
Max Weight1750 kg 3858.09 lbs.
Max Load486 kg 1071.45 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum605 l 21.37 cu. ft.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum1752 l 61.87 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for Kia - Carens I

55 liters

Fuel efficiency information is not in the given specifications.

Standard features are not listed in the specifications.

Warranty information is not mentioned in the given specifications.

13.1 seconds

185 km/h (114.95 mph)

Yes, it's suitable for occasional highway cruising.

The Carens has a city fuel consumption of 11.7 l/100 km.

The Carens achieves a combined fuel consumption of 9 l/100 km.

The Carens runs on petrol (Gasoline).

The engine displacement of the Kia Carens is 1793 cm3 or 109.42 cu. in.

The Kia Carens has a 5-speed manual transmission.

The Kia Carens is a front-wheel drive vehicle.

The Kia Carens has ventilated discs in the front and drum brakes in the rear.

The Kia Carens has hydraulic power steering.

The Kia Carens has 185/65 R14 tires.

The Kia Carens can seat up to 7 passengers.

Yes, the Kia Carens is available in automatic transmission.

The Kia Carens is available in both petrol and diesel fuel types.

11.6 kg/Hp

486 kg