Kia Carens 2006

Kia Carens 2006 2.0 petrol description

Minivan / MPV Kia Carens 2006 has been produced from January, 2006 to January, 2011. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 145 horsepower on 6000 rpm - this is the most powerfull Kia Carens 2006 - 2011 version and torque 192 Nm (Newton metres) on 4250 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available.
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This Kia Carens 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.7 litres.

Kia Carens 2006 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Kia Carens 2006 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 190 km/h.

Kia Carens 2006 fuel consumption is 8.1 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (12.3 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 10.8 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 740 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 900 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Kia real everyday fuel consumption is 9.5 litres per 100 km, which is 17% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Kia Carens fuel consumption.

Kia Carens safety

During safety testing Kia Carens has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Kia Carens is evaluated with four stars, children safety - with three stars, and for pedestrian protection Kia Carens got one star.

With the same engine there is also Kia Carens version with automatic gearbox (Kia Carens 2006 2.0 AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.9 seconds later (in 11.9 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 8.4 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.9 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 10.4 litres per 100 km.
Kia Carens 2.0 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Kia Carens 2006

Kia Carens 2006 technical data

Model: Kia Carens
Body style: Minivan / MPV
Production period: 2006. January ... 2011. January 
Engine: 1998 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 145 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 192 NM ON 4250 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 190 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.1 (combined) 10.8 (urban) 6.6 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 9.5 l/100km (24.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres (15.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.55m (length) 1.80m (width) 1.65m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters
Trunk capacity: 400 litres
Trunk max capacity: 2106 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2155 kg

Kia Carens 2006 engine G4KA

Engine displacement 1998 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 86 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86 mm
Compression ratio 10.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

More service info
Timing chain change interval 150,000 km (recommended)

Sometimes manufacturers do not specify timing chain replacement intervals and design chains for engine life. However, once the recommended change interval has been reached, it is recommended to periodically check the condition of the chain and to change the chain if excessive stretching is detected or if unusual noises from the engine or other symptoms occur.

Fuel system Injection
Kia Carens 2006 oil type 5W-30, 5W-40
Oil capacity 4.7 litres (5 quarts) More service info
Power 144 - 151 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 187 - 194 NM ON 4250 RPM
Engine manufacturer Hyundai
Start of production (year) 2005
Duration of production 8 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2008 onwards.

Engine also used on Kia Optima Kia Magentis

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 Carens minivan [2006 - 2011] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Kia Carens 2006 2.0

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 11 seconds
Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 145 HP 8.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Kia Carens 2006 2.0 2.0 Petrol 145 HP 8.4 l/100km Automatic (4)
Kia Carens 2006 2.0D Jan 2006 — Dec 2010

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 11 seconds
Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 140 HP 6.2 l/100km Manual (6)
Kia Carens 2006 2.0D Jan 2006 — Dec 2010

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 11 seconds

2.0 Diesel 140 HP 7.1 l/100km Automatic (4)
Kia Carens 2006 reviews
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