Kia Carens 2002 2.0 CVVT

Kia Carens 2002 2.0 petrol description

Minivan / MPV Kia Carens 2002 2.0 CVVT is being produced from September, 2004. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 138 horsepower on 6000 rpm - this is the most powerfull Kia Carens 2002 - 2006 version and torque 175 Nm (Newton metres) on 4500 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-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 Carens 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.1 litres.

Kia Carens 2002 2.0 CVVT has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Kia Carens 2002 2.0 CVVT accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 181 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Kia Carens 2002 2.0 CVVT in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 8.6 litres per 100km (11.6 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 11.4 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 620 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 780 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Kia real everyday fuel consumption is 10.6 litres per 100 km, which is 23% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Kia Carens fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Kia Carens version with manual gearbox (Kia Carens 2004 2.0 CVVT MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.2 seconds faster (in 10.6 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 6 % - 8.1 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 2 litres per 100 km or 19 % - 8.6 litres per 100 km.
Kia Carens 2002

Kia Carens 2002 2.0 CVVT technical data

Model: Kia Carens 2.0 CVVT
Body style: Minivan / MPV
Production period: 2004. September
Engine: 1975 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 205 g/km
Power: 138 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 175 NM ON 4500 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 181 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.8 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.6 (combined) 11.4 (urban) 7.0 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 10.6 l/100km (22.2 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres (14.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.49m (length) 1.75m (width) 1.61m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters
Trunk capacity: 422 litres
Gross weight: 1950 kg

Kia Carens 2002 2.0 CVVT engine FED

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 1998 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 86 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86 mm
Compression ratio 9.2 : 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 Carens 2002 2.0 CVVT oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.1 litres (4.3 quarts)
Power 128 - 140 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 171 - 181 NM ON 4500 RPM
Start of production (year) 1993
Duration of production 13 years
Engine also used on Kia Sportage Kia Optima Kia Magentis Kia Clarus

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 [2002 - 2006] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Kia Carens 2002 1.6 Sep 2002 — Nov 2002 1.6 Petrol 105 HP 8.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Kia Carens 2004 1.6 Sep 2004 — 1.6 Petrol 105 HP 8.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Kia Carens 2002 1.8 Sep 2002 — Sep 2004

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 126 HP 8.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Kia Carens 2002 1.8 Sep 2002 — Sep 2004 1.8 Petrol 126 HP 9.1 l/100km Automatic (4)
Kia Carens 2004 2.0 CVVT Sep 2004 —

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.6 seconds
Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 138 HP 8.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Kia Carens 2004 2.0 CVVT Sep 2004 —

Most powerfull petrol version (138 HP)

2.0 Petrol 138 HP 8.6 l/100km Automatic (4)
Kia Carens 2002 2.0 CRDi

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 112 HP 7.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Kia Carens 2002 2.0 CRDi 2.0 Diesel 112 HP 7.6 l/100km Automatic (4)
Kia Carens 2002 reviews
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