Kia Carnival 2006

This generation of Kia Carnival has been produced from June, 2006 to December, 2010. We can provide information about 4 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.

This Kia is available with one petrol engine with displacement 2.7 litres and power of 189 HP un one diesel engine with displacement 2.9 litres and power of 185 HP.
The car is available with both manual (2 versions), as well as automatic (2 versions) gearbox.

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Kia Carnival 2006 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is approximately 10.9 litres per 100km, but for diesel engine - approximately 7.8 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Kia Carnival 2006 petrol engine version is Kia Carnival 2.7 V6, consuming 10.9 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Kia Carnival 2006 diesel - Kia Carnival 2.9 CRDi VGT for 100 kilometers consumes 7.8 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Kia Carnival real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 32 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy. For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Kia Carnival modification.

Lenght of Kia Carnival is 481 cm, it is large car. For comparison - Kia Carnival is about 15 cm longer than Opel Zafira, but 4 cm shorter than Volkswagen Sharan. Kia Carnival gross weight is from 2765 to 2920 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 15 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. Kia Carnival trunk space is 364 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 1666 litres.

This Kia is relatively cheap - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 3400 €. According to user reviews, average Kia Carnival repair costs are 500 € per year. Users calculated Kia Carnival 2006 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2900 € cost per year and 0.25 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 59%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 22% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Kia Carnival for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Kia Carnival prices and costs.

Kia Carnival modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Kia Carnival 2006 2.7 V6 2.7 Petrol 189 HP 10.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Kia Carnival 2006 2.7 V6 2.7 Petrol 189 HP 10.9 l/100km Automatic (4)
Kia Carnival 2006 2.9 CRDi VGT

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.9 Diesel 185 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Kia Carnival 2006 2.9 CRDi VGT 2.9 Diesel 185 HP 7.8 l/100km Automatic (5)
Kia Carnival service and maintenanceOil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.

Kia Carnival safety

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

Kia Carnival prices

Kia Carnival 2006 - 2010 minivan price in Latvia is from 900 € to 6500 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Kia Carnival price is more below average - Kia Carnival is approximately for 30 percents cheaper then average minivans of this age (compare minivans 2006 - 2010 prices). The reason of Kia Carnival low price could be its poor quality (see below) so we recommend particularly examine the car before purchase and do not choose it only by price.

YearLowestAverageHighestAvailability
Kia Carnival 2010 price 5500 € 6000 € 6500 €
Kia Carnival 2008 price 2900 € 3100 € 3500 €
Kia Carnival 2007 price 1800 € 2500 € 3200 €
Kia Carnival 2006 price 900 € 1900 € 2500 €

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Kia Carnival reliability and quality

According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Kia Carnival reliability is extremely low. In the roadworthiness tests in 2011 defects were detected in an average of 25.4 percent of Kia Carnival of this generation (on average 3 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 6.7%.

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Kia Carnival 2006 features (options)

Percentage of Kia Carnival with corresponding feature (option)

Climate control
68%
Metallic paint
68%
Conditioning
67%
Adjustable steering wheel
58%
Roof bars (railings)
54%
Rain sensor
48%
Cruise control
38%
Rear parking sensors
32%
Electrically adjustable seats
32%
Heated seats
26%
Leather upholstery
24%
Auxiliary heating
19%

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Kia Carnival reviews

Kia Carnival 2008 Diesel 2.9 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2018 (age of car 10 years) Owned for:68`000 kilometers (4 years)
Average fuel consumption: 7.0 litres per 100km (80% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 2030 € (~ 507 € per year)
Total car rating:
5
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