The Kia Carens (2002-2006) was offered with 8 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.
| Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drive | Top speed | 0-100 km/h | Consumption | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L Diesel | 140 hp | 305 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 190 km/h | — | 6.2 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.0L Petrol | 138 hp | 175 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 181 km/h | 11.8 s | 8.6 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.0L Petrol | 138 hp | 175 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 185 km/h | 10.6 s | 8.1 l/100km | 4 trims |
| 1.8L Petrol | 126 hp | 162 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 170 km/h | 15.0 s | 9.1 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.8L Petrol | 126 hp | 162 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 177 km/h | 12.0 s | 8.1 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 2.0L Diesel | 112 hp | 245 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 171 km/h | 14.0 s | 7.6 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.0L Diesel | 112 hp | 245 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 172 km/h | 13.5 s | 7.0 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.6L Petrol | 105 hp | 141 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 170 km/h | 13.5 s | 8.2 l/100km | 3 trims |
Each row is a distinct mechanical configuration — engine size, power output, transmission, drivetrain and fuel type — deduplicated across equipment trims that share the same engine. Trim-only differences (interior, wheels, options) do not create a separate row.