Kia Carnival 2001 2.5 i V6 24V

Kia Carnival 2001 2.5 petrol description

Minivan / MPV Kia Carnival 2001 2.5 i V6 24V has been produced from January, 2002 to January, 2006. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 150 horsepower on 5600 rpm - this is the most powerfull Kia Carnival 2001 - 2006 version and torque 224 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 220 000 to 370 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Kia Carnival 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.2 litres.

Kia Carnival 2001 2.5 i V6 24V has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Kia Carnival 2001 2.5 i V6 24V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 175 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Kia Carnival 2001 2.5 i V6 24V in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 10.9 litres per 100km (9.2 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 14.1 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 75 litres or 19.82 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 680 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 820 kilometers on highway.

Kia Carnival safety

During safety testing Kia Carnival has obtained 2 stars from five, which means quite low safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Kia Carnival is evaluated with two stars, and for pedestrian protection Kia Carnival got one star.

With the same engine there is also Kia Carnival version with automatic gearbox (Kia Carnival 2002 2.5 i V6 24V AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.7 seconds later (in 15.5 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 1.5 litres per 100 km or 14 % - 12.4 litres per 100 km.
Kia Carnival 2001

Kia Carnival 2001 2.5 i V6 24V technical data

Model: Kia Carnival 2.5 i V6 24V
Body style: Minivan / MPV
Production period: 2002. January ... 2006. January 
Engine: 2497 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 150 HP ON 5600 RPM Torque: 224 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 175 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.8 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.9 (combined) 14.1 (urban) 9.0 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 75 litres (19.8 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.93m (length) 1.90m (width) 1.74m (height)
Turning diameter: 13 meters
Trunk capacity: 302 litres
Trunk max capacity: 3320 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2555 kg

Kia Carnival 2001 2.5 i V6 24V engine 25K4N

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 2497 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 80 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 82.8 mm
Compression ratio 10.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Kia Carnival 2001 2.5 i V6 24V oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 5.2 litres (5.5 quarts)
Power 150 - 190 HP ON 5600 RPM
Torque 220 - 245 NM ON 4000 RPM
Engine manufacturer Rover
Start of production (year) 1996
Duration of production 10 years
Engine also used on Land Rover Freelander Rover 75 Rover 400

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Kia Carnival minivan [2001 - 2006] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Kia Carnival 2002 2.5 i V6 24V Jan 2002 — Jan 2006

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 13.8 seconds
Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.5 Petrol 150 HP 10.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Kia Carnival 2002 2.5 i V6 24V Jan 2002 — Jan 2006 2.5 Petrol 150 HP 12.4 l/100km Automatic (4)
Kia Carnival 2001 2.9 TD Jan 2001 — Dec 2005 2.9 Diesel 130 HP - Manual (5)
Kia Carnival 2001 2.9 TD Jan 2001 — Dec 2005 2.9 Diesel 130 HP - Automatic (4)
Kia Carnival 2002 2.9 CRDI Jan 2002 — Jan 2006

Most powerfull diesel version (144 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.9 Diesel 144 HP 8.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Kia Carnival 2002 2.9 CRDI Jan 2002 — Jan 2006

Most powerfull diesel version (144 HP)

2.9 Diesel 144 HP 8.8 l/100km Automatic (4)
Kia Carnival 2001 reviews
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