Kia Carens 2013

This generation of Kia Carens has been produced from January, 2013 to January, 2016. We can provide information about 5 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.

This Kia is available with two petrol engines with displacement from 1.6 to 2.0 litres and power of from 135 to 166 horsepower un one diesel engine with displacement 1.7 litres and power of from 115 to 136 horsepower. All engines feature a timing chain-driven camshaft, which is considered a more reliable and less maintenance-intensive solution (What is an engine chain and belt?).
The car is available with both manual (4 versions), as well as automatic (1 version) gearbox.

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Kia Carens 2013 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 6.4 to 7.9 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 4.7 to 4.8 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Kia Carens 2013 petrol engine version is Kia Carens 1.6 GDI, consuming 6.4 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Kia Carens 2013 diesel - Kia Carens 1.7 CRDi for 100 kilometers consumes 4.7 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Kia Carens real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 29 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +25% for petrol engines and +33% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Kia Carens modification.

Kia Carens 2013 CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 149 to 184 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 124 to 127 grams per kilometer. From Kia Carens with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Kia Carens 1.6 GDI which produces an average of 149 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Kia Carens diesels least CO2 distributes Kia Carens 1.7 CRDi - 124 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 9.7 seconds has Kia Carens 2.0 GDI version, conversely the tardiest one is Kia Carens 1.7 CRDi reaching this speed only in 13 seconds. The maximum top speed is 203 km/h for the 2.0 petrol 4-cylinder 166 hp version (Kia Carens 2.0 GDI).

Lenght of Kia Carens is 453 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - Kia Carens is about 5 cm longer than Opel Zafira, but 11 cm shorter than Volkswagen Sharan. Kia Carens gross weight is from 2140 to 2250 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 5 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. Kia Carens trunk space is 492 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 1650 litres.

This Kia is in average price group - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 8000 €. Users calculated Kia Carens 2013 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2600 € cost per year and 0.17 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 55%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 28% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Kia Carens for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Kia Carens prices and costs.

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Kia Carens safety

During safety testing Kia Carens has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Kia Carens is evaluated with outstanding rate 94 from 100, children safety: good mark - 76 from 100, for pedestrian protection Kia Carens got 64 points from 100.
Kia Carens safety equipment has been rated as very good - 81 percents from 100.

Kia Carens prices

Kia Carens 2013 - 2016 minivan price in Latvia is from 5500 € to 11000 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Kia Carens price is entirely high - Kia Carens is approximately for 14 percents more expensive then average minivans of this age (compare minivans 2013 - 2016 prices). Kia Carens high price can be explained by its quality above average (see below), therefore this Kia could be reasonable purchase in long term perspective.