The Kia Carens is a practical and versatile 3-row MPV that comes with multiple powertrain choices, including petrol and diesel options. While the brand promises good fuel efficiency across variants, let’s see how the real-world mileage compares to the official figures.
The Kia Carens offers petrol and diesel engines in both manual and automatic variants. Here’s how the claimed mileage figures stack up against real-world performance based on user reports and test data.
The naturally aspirated petrol MT variant of the Carens delivers a real-world mileage of around 12.9kmpl, compared to the claimed 15.4kmpl. The turbo petrol iMT fares slightly worse with around 12.3kmpl, while the turbo petrol AT performs best among petrol options, returning 13.7kmpl in mixed conditions.
The diesel variants show better efficiency overall. The diesel manual claims 21.3kmpl and manages a strong 18.5kmpl in real driving conditions. The diesel automatic, however, drops from a claimed 18.4kmpl to a more modest 14kmpl in everyday use, especially in city traffic.
The Kia Carens offers two petrol engines — a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated motor producing 115PS and 144Nm, and a 1.4-litre turbocharged GDi unit pushing out 140PS and 242Nm of torque. The NA engine is paired with a 6-speed manual, while the turbo engine is available with both 6-speed iMT and 7-speed DCT gearbox options.
The diesel engine in the Carens is a 1.5-litre CRDi unit that generates 115PS and 250Nm of torque. It’s mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission. This engine is known for its smooth power delivery and solid fuel economy.