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Kia Carens I (RS) or Kia Carens II (UN)?

1999–2006 vs 2006–2012 · Minivan vs Minivan

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Kia Carens I (RS)1999–2006 · 8 engines · LX, GLX, EX, LSSpecifications →Listings →
Kia Carens II (UN)2006–2012 · 7 engines · LX, EX, TX, ClassicSpecifications →Listings →
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Kia Carens I (RS)1999–2006no listings
Kia Carens II (UN)2006–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length4,480 mm–4,493 mmLength4,545 mm
Width1,748 mm–1,820 mmWidth1,820 mm
Height1,609 mm–1,650 mmHeight1,650 mm–1,700 mm
Wheelbase2,560 mmWheelbase2,700 mm
Ground clearance160 mmGround clearance156 mm–160 mm
Trunk volume400 l–422 lTrunk volume205 l–416 l
Curb weight1,480 kg–1,590 kgCurb weight1,440 kg–1,655 kg
Fuel tank55 l–60 lFuel tank55 l–58 l
Engines
Production years1999–2006Production years2006–2012
Body typeMinivanBody typeMinivan
Number of engines8Number of engines7
Power77–102 kW (105–139 hp)Power85–106 kW (116–144 hp)
Displacement (l)1.6–2.0Displacement (l)1.6–2.0
FuelPetrol, DieselFuelDiesel, Petrol
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainFront-wheelDrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption6.9 l/100 km · 2.0 CRDiLowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · 1.6 CRDi
Best 0–100 km/h10.8 s · 2.0 16VBest 0–100 km/h10.7 s · 2.0 CVVT
Top speed186 km/hTop speed190 km/h
Trim levelsLX · LX
Items in the base trim18 · LXItems in the base trim25 · LX
Items in the top trim30 · EXItems in the top trim35 · EX
Equipment · Comfort4 · 6
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows—Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors—Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 4
Fabric✓Fabric✓
7 Seats✓7 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover✓Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 3
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
AUX input—AUX input✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 7
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags—Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts—Rear Isofix Mounts✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Rear Door Child Locks—Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels✓R15 Wheels—
R16 Wheels—R16 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel—Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Carens I (RS) or Kia Carens II (UN)?

Length: Kia Carens II (UN) 4,545 mm, Kia Carens I (RS) 4,493 mm (a 52 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,700 vs 2,560 mm. Boot: 416 vs 422 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Carens I (RS) or Kia Carens II (UN)?

The most frugal Kia Carens I (RS) uses 6.9 l/100 km (2.0 CRDi); the most frugal Kia Carens II (UN) 5.6 l/100 km (1.6 CRDi).

Which is more powerful — Kia Carens I (RS) or Kia Carens II (UN)?

The strongest Kia Carens I (RS) makes 102 kW (139 hp) (2.0 16V); the strongest Kia Carens II (UN) 106 kW (144 hp) (2.0 CVVT).

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