Kia Carens III (RP) or Kia Carens II (UN)?

2013–2019 vs 2006–2012 · Minivan vs Minivan

In short

Length: Carens III (RP) 4,525 mm, Carens II (UN) 4,545 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Boot: Carens III (RP) 492 l, Carens II (UN) 416 l.
Lowest consumption: Carens III (RP) 4.6 l/100 km, Carens II (UN) 5.6 l/100 km.
Power: Carens III (RP) 85–122 kW, Carens II (UN) 85–106 kW.
Standard equipment: Carens III (RP) 32 items (LX), Carens II (UN) 25 items (LX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Kia Carens III (RP)2013–2019 · 8 engines · LX, EX, GT Line, AttractSpecifications →Listings →

Kia Carens II (UN)2006–2012 · 7 engines · LX, EX, TX, ClassicSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Carens III (RP)2013–2019no listings	Kia Carens II (UN)2006–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,525 mm	Length4,545 mm
Width	Width1,805 mm	Width1,820 mm
Height	Height1,610 mm	Height1,650 mm–1,700 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,750 mm	Wheelbase2,700 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm	Ground clearance156 mm–160 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume492 l	Trunk volume205 l–416 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,445 kg–1,590 kg	Curb weight1,440 kg–1,655 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank58 l	Fuel tank55 l–58 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2013–2019	Production years2006–2012
Body type	Body typeMinivan	Body typeMinivan
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines7
Power	Power85–122 kW (116–166 hp)	Power85–106 kW (116–144 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.6 l/100 km · 1.7 CRDi 141	Lowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · 1.6 CRDi
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.7 s · 2.0 GDI	Best 0–100 km/h10.7 s · 2.0 CVVT
Top speed	Top speed203 km/h	Top speed190 km/h
Trim levelsLX · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim32 · LX	Items in the base trim25 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim40 · EX	Items in the top trim35 · EX
Equipment · Comfort7 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
7 Seats	7 Seats✓	7 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 0
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety9 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Carens III (RP) or Kia Carens II (UN)?

Length: Kia Carens II (UN) 4,545 mm, Kia Carens III (RP) 4,525 mm (a 20 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,700 vs 2,750 mm. Boot: 416 vs 492 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Carens III (RP) or Kia Carens II (UN)?

The most frugal Kia Carens III (RP) uses 4.6 l/100 km (1.7 CRDi 141); the most frugal Kia Carens II (UN) 5.6 l/100 km (1.6 CRDi).

Which is more powerful — Kia Carens III (RP) or Kia Carens II (UN)?

The strongest Kia Carens III (RP) makes 122 kW (166 hp) (2.0 GDI AT); the strongest Kia Carens II (UN) 106 kW (144 hp) (2.0 CVVT).

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