Kia Carnival 2006 2.9 CRDi VGT

Kia Carnival 2006 2.9 diesel description

Minivan / MPV Kia Carnival 2006 2.9 CRDi VGT has been produced from June, 2006 to December, 2010. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.9 litres, which produces power of 185 horsepower on 3800 rpm and torque 343 Nm (Newton metres) on 1740 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available.
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This Kia Carnival 2.9 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 7.1 litres.

Kia Carnival 2006 2.9 CRDi VGT has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
The maximum speed of this car is 194 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Kia Carnival 2006 2.9 CRDi VGT fuel consumption is 7.8 litres per 100km (12.8 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Kia Carnival 2006 - 2010 version, fuel consumption in city - 10.2 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1020 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1240 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Kia real everyday fuel consumption is 11.9 litres per 100 km, which is 53% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Kia Carnival fuel consumption.

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.

With the same engine there is also Kia Carnival version with manual gearbox (Kia Carnival 2006 2.9 CRDi VGT MT) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 7.8 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 3.2 litres per 100 km or 27 % - 8.7 litres per 100 km.
Kia Carnival 2.9 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Kia Carnival 2006

Kia Carnival 2006 2.9 CRDi VGT technical data

Model: Kia Carnival 2.9 CRDi VGT
Body style: Minivan / MPV
Production period: 2006. June ... 2010. December 
Engine: 2900 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 185 HP ON 3800 RPM Torque: 343 NM ON 1740 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 194 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: no data
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.8 (combined) 10.2 (urban) 6.4 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 11.9 l/100km (19.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres (21.1 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.81m (length) 1.98m (width) 1.82m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.6 meters
Trunk capacity: 364 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1666 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2920 kg

Kia Carnival 2006 2.9 CRDi VGT engine CRDi (J3 CR)

Engine displacement 2902 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 97.1 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 98 mm
Compression ratio 19.3 : 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.

More service info
Timing belt change interval 60,000 km
Fuel system Common Rail

Common rail fuel injection provides more engine power, is quieter, more environmentally friendly and offers better fuel economy, but is more expensive to maintain and repair.

Kia Carnival 2006 2.9 CRDi VGT oil type 5W-30, 5W-40
Oil capacity 7.1 litres (7.5 quarts) More service info
Power 144 - 185 HP ON 3800 RPM
Torque 310 - 345 NM ON 1740 RPM
Engine manufacturer Hyundai
Start of production (year) 1998
Duration of production 18 years
Engine also used on Hyundai Terracan

All Kia Carnival minivan [2006 - 2010] 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 2006 reviews
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