Diesel and petrol · 2007–2016
Kia Carens
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Kia Carens. By the official figures, the 2016 uses 7.9 L/100km, about $2,555 a year in New Zealand.

- Fuel use
- 7.9 L/100km
- 2016 official
- A year's petrol
- $2,555
- at today's prices in New Zealand
- On a full tank
- 570 km
- 45 L tank
- Seats
- 7
What a Carens costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $23.23 per 100 km | $2,555 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $19.07 per 100 km | $2,117 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £22.17 per 100 miles | £1,552 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $14.62 per 100 miles | $1,974 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
KY Carens, 2022–2027
Specs for the 1.5 petrol; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- People mover
- Size class
- People mover
- Generation
- KY Carens
- Built
- 2022-2027
- Seats
- 7
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,540 mm
- Width
- 1,800 mm
- Height
- 1,708 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,780 mm
Engine
- Engine
- 1.5 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,497 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 85 kW
- Torque
- 144 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 45 L
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Petrol | 7.9 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 7.9 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 7.9 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 7.9 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 8.6 L/100km | 33 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Diesel | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Diesel | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Diesel | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Diesel | 4.6 L/100km | 62 mpg | 52 mpg | — |
Kia Carens questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Kia Carens?
The 2016 Kia Carens uses 7.9 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Kia Carens cost to run a year in New Zealand?
About $2,555 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.
How far does a Kia Carens go on a full tank?
About 570 km from its 45 L tank at its official fuel use.
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