Engines1999–2002

What engines does the Kia Carnival (1999-2002) come with?

The Kia Carnival (1999-2002) was offered with 4 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.

Engine	Power	Torque	Transmission	Drive	Top speed	0-100 km/h	Consumption	Available on
2.5L Petrol	165 hp	222 Nm	Automatic	Front Wheel Drive	170 km/h	15.5 s	11.5 l/100km	1 trim
2.5L Petrol	165 hp	222 Nm	Manual	Front Wheel Drive	185 km/h	13.8 s	11.3 l/100km	1 trim
2.9L Diesel	126 hp	331 Nm	Automatic	Front Wheel Drive	167 km/h	19.0 s	9.1 l/100km	1 trim
2.9L Diesel	126 hp	331 Nm	Manual	Front Wheel Drive	168 km/h	17.3 s	8.3 l/100km	1 trim

How this is measured

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.

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