Dacia
Jogger
MPV · seven seats
- From
- £18,995
- Boot, 7 up
- 212 L
- Length
- 4,550mm
- Isofix
- 2
Used Kia Carens 7-seater
Kia's compact people carrier, sold new in the UK from 2013 to 2019 with seven seats as standard
- Sold new
- 2013 to 2019
- Boot, 7 seats up
- 100 L
- Seats
- 7
- Isofix points
- 2
- Length
- 4,525mm
Quick answer
Is the Kia Carens a 7-seater?
Yes. Every UK Carens of the last generation has seven seats as standard.
A compact people carrier with a five-star Euro NCAP rating from 2013, but the third row is strictly for children. With all seats up, the boot holds just 100 litres.
On this page
The last Kia Carens 7-seater sold in the UK has three separate middle seats and two rearmost seats that fold up out of the boot floor. It was on sale new from 2013 to 2019, according to CarGurus.
Honest John says adults will be uncomfortable in the third row even on short trips, and its owner reports point to two specific checks, covered below.
Kia Carens specifications
| Body | MPV |
|---|---|
| Seats | 7 |
| Seat layout | 2-3-2 |
| Boot, 7 seats up | 100 litres |
| Boot, 5 seats up | 492 litres |
| Boot, maximum | 1,650 litres |
| Third row suits | Children |
| Isofix points | 2 (outer seats in row 2) |
| Length | 4,525mm |
|---|---|
| Width without mirrors | 1,805mm |
| Height | 1,605mm |
| Fuel, with seven seats | Petrol, diesel |
| Gearbox | Manual or automatic |
| Euro NCAP | 5 stars (2013) |
Kia Carens boot space
- 7 seats up
- 100L
- 5 seats up
- 492L
- Maximum
- 1,650L
With all seven seats in use the boot holds 100 litres, 146 litres less than the median for the 4 new MPVs, on sale or coming soon, with a published boot figure. With five seats in use the boot holds 492 litres, rising to a maximum of 1,650 litres.
How it is measured 100 litres with all seven seats in use is the Auto Express figure. 492 litres with the third row folded is from Honest John and CarGurus. 1,650 litres with the middle row folded is from Honest John.
Kia Carens dimensions
- Length
- 4,525mm4.53m · 14ft 10in
- Width
- 1,805mm1.80m · 5ft 11in
- Height
- 1,605mm1.60m · 5ft 3in
Length 4,525mmHeight 1,605mmWidth 1,805mm
At 4,525mm (4.53m, 14ft 10in) long, the Carens is 662mm shorter than the median new MPV. It is 1,805mm wide without mirrors and 1,605mm tall.
Third row: who fits?
Third row suitsChildren
The two rearmost seats fold up out of the boot floor, and the middle row is three separate seats. Honest John says children fit but adults will be uncomfortable even on short trips. Auto Express finds getting in and out a little tricky.
- Seat
- Isofix point
- Best for children
- Driver
Isofix and child seats
2Isofix points
The Carens has two Isofix points: outer seats in row 2.
Euro NCAP safety rating
5 stars from Euro NCAP, tested in 2013. Ratings from different years are not directly comparable, as the tests get tougher over time.
Buying a used Kia Carens: what to check
- Honest John has a report of front brake discs wearing out early, at about 29,000 miles, on a 2016 car (Honest John)
- An intermittent battery drain on a 2016 car was blamed on a faulty interior light dimmer switch (Honest John)
- CarGurus recommends the more powerful 1.7 CRDi diesel in at least 2 trim (CarGurus)
- For an automatic, CarGurus prefers the seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox fitted from 2016 over the earlier six-speed auto (CarGurus)
MOT pass rates
First-time MOT pass rates for the Carens, by the year each car was first registered, next to the average for all cars of the same age.
- 201371.0%75.6%
- 201472.6%77.9%
- 201573.7%80.5%
- 201675.2%83.1%
- 201778.6%85.7%
- 201880.4%87.9%
- 201982.0%89.8%
| First used | Tests | Pass rate | All cars that age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1,954 | 71.0% | 75.6% |
| 2014 | 2,996 | 72.6% | 77.9% |
| 2015 | 2,820 | 73.7% | 80.5% |
| 2016 | 2,424 | 75.2% | 83.1% |
| 2017 | 2,619 | 78.6% | 85.7% |
| 2018 | 2,260 | 80.4% | 87.9% |
| 2019 | 117 | 82.0% | 89.8% |
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data, 2024.
Recalls
The DVSA lists one recall for the Carens:
5 December 2024 · Ref R/2024/465 · 2,702 vehicles
Kia HECU Fuse Replacement
The HECU hydraulic electronic control unit of affected vehicles equipped with Anti-lock Brake Systems ABS and Electronic Stability Control ESC could leak internally and cause an electrical short over time. In extreme cases the HECU could overheat with a possible risk of an under bonnet fire.
Remedy: The recall will replace the fuses in the junction box with a lower rated version.
Built 19 September 2009 to 23 July 2018
Recall data updated 4 October 2026. Ask a dealer to check a specific car by its registration.
Good to know
- Euro NCAP gave five stars in 2013; Auto Express quotes 94% for adult and 74% for child occupants, while CarGurus gives 76% for children (Honest John, Auto Express, CarGurus)
- Honest John's review covers 2013 to 2018, while CarGurus says UK sales ran until 2019 (Honest John, CarGurus)
- This Carens is 20mm shorter, 15mm narrower and 45mm lower than the one it replaced (Auto Express)
New alternatives to a used Kia Carens
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- From
- £24,460
- Boot, 7 up
- 40 L
- Length
- 4,395mm
- Isofix
- 2
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- £25,210
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- 4,385mm
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- From
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- Length
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Used Kia Carens FAQs
What years was the Kia Carens sold new in the UK?
2013 to 2019.
How big is the Kia Carens boot with all seven seats up?
100 litres with all seven seats in use, 492 litres with five seats in use and a maximum of 1,650 litres.
How long is the Kia Carens?
The Kia Carens is 4,525mm long (4.53m, 14ft 10in), 1,805mm wide without its mirrors and 1,605mm tall.
How many Isofix points does the Kia Carens have?
Two: outer seats in row 2.
Can adults sit in the third row of the Kia Carens?
Not comfortably. The third row is best kept for children.
Does every Kia Carens have seven seats?
Every UK Carens of the last generation, sold from 2013 to 2019, has seven seats as standard. Seat counts for the older generations were not verified, so check the seats, or the seating capacity on the V5C, on an earlier car.
Which Kia Carens engine and gearbox are best?
CarGurus recommends the 1.7 CRDi diesel in its more powerful form, in at least 2 trim. For an automatic, it prefers the seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox fitted from 2016 to the earlier six-speed automatic.
Is the Kia Carens still sold in the UK?
No. CarGurus says UK sales ran until 2019, while Honest John's review covers cars up to 2018, and no direct replacement was confirmed in the sources we checked. For a new seven-seat Kia, see the Kia 7-seater range. The new Dacia Jogger is a similar size, at 4,550mm long against 4,525mm for the Carens.
Sources Honest John, Auto Express, CarGurus, Wikipedia, DVSA
