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Verdict
Monospace compact de 4,53 m, 5 ou 7 places, au coffre de 500 litres, noté 5 étoiles à Euro NCAP en 2013. Plusieurs propriétaires du 1.7 CRDi parlent d'un moteur fiable et d'un véhicule confortable, mais Fiches-auto relève aussi des embrayages morts très tôt sur les versions 136 et 141 ch. Un rappel (fuite de liquide de frein pouvant court-circuiter l'ABS) vise les Carens produits jusqu'en juillet 2018.
- Reliability
- 4.0/5
- Indicative prices
- €7,460 – €9,390
- Monthly cost
- €286
- Euro NCAP
- 5/5
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 1.7 CRDi 115.
1.6 GDi 135
Petrol · Manual · 135 hp · Crit'Air 1
Quatre-cylindres essence de 135 ch (170 Nm), boîte manuelle à 6 rapports (Fiches-auto). Un propriétaire le juge juste en reprises et pour doubler.
Engine: Hyundai/Kia 1.6 GDi
Verdict on this engine: Good choice, check first
1.7 CRDi 115
✓ RecommendedDiesel · Manual · 115 hp · 4.6 L/100 km · 120 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 2
Diesel de 115 ch (260 Nm), boîte manuelle ; 4,6 l/100 km en cycle NEDC et 120 g/km de CO2 sur la fiche L'argus 7 places de 2018. Les propriétaires le jugent économe et fiable.
Engine: Hyundai/Kia 1.7 CRDi
Verdict on this engine: Good choice, check first
1.7 CRDi 136
Diesel · Manual · 136 hp · Crit'Air 2
Diesel de 136 ch (330 Nm), boîte manuelle à 6 rapports ; une boîte automatique existe aussi (Fiches-auto).
Engine: Hyundai/Kia 1.7 CRDi
Verdict on this engine: Good choice, check first
1.7 CRDi 141 BVA
Diesel · Automatic · 141 hp · Crit'Air 2
Diesel de 141 ch (340 Nm) vendu avec boîte automatique à double embrayage ; un propriétaire y signale un embrayage mort à 20 000 km (Fiches-auto).
Engine: Hyundai/Kia 1.7 CRDi
Verdict on this engine: Good choice, check first
Market prices
€7,460 – €9,390
Indicative range: 2014 à 2016, médianes par année de 7 annonces en ligne relevées par AutoScout24 (années d'au moins 3 annonces).
Collected on 29 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Prices stable since the 28 October 2026 survey.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).
| Country | Range | Median | Gap vs France | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | €7,460 – €9,390 (2014 to 2016) | €7,970 | — | — |
| Germany | €6,650 – €14,990 (2014 to 2019) | €8,999 | — | 98 |
| Belgium | €5,145 – €9,500 (2014 to 2018) | €7,495 | — | 26 |
| Spain | €8,800 – €11,195 (2014 to 2018) | €10,490 | — | 245 |
| Italy | €5,499 – €10,900 (2014 to 2018) | €7,500 | — | 53 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
You are importing the car to:
Import penalty (malus) in France
- Emissions of the versions in this guide: 120 g CO₂/km (check the value on the car's registration certificate).
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- The malus is zero for a car more than fifteen years old or first registered before 1 January 2015.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
- Buying a used car in Germany and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Belgium and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Spain and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Italy and bringing it back to France
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
Note: some faults below are cited by a single source only. They are still to be confirmed and the reliability score is only indicative.
Panne moteur du 1.7 CRDi 136
Severity 3/3 · SeriousUn avis publié sur Fiches-auto signale une panne du bloc moteur sur un 1.7 CRDi 136 de 2016 à 116 000 km. Cas isolé parmi 61 avis, sans détail sur la cause : à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.7 CRDi 136
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Embrayage et volant moteur du 1.7 CRDi
Severity 2/3 · CostlyFiches-auto relève plusieurs avis d'embrayage défaillant sur les versions 136 et 141 ch : un embrayage mort à 20 000 km puis de nouveau à 60 000 km (1.7 CRDi 141 BVA, 2016), et un embrayage avec volant moteur remplacés sur un 136 ch à 45 400 km. Ce sont des retours d'utilisateurs, pas des statistiques constructeur.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.7 CRDi 136, 1.7 CRDi 141 BVA
- Onset
- between 20,000 km and 60,000 km
- Repair
- not documented
Toit ouvrant panoramique
Severity 1/3 · AnnoyingDeux propriétaires jugent le toit ouvrant panoramique source d'entretien et de problèmes répétés. Option à tester lors de l'essai.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.6 GDi 135, 1.7 CRDi 115, 1.7 CRDi 136, 1.7 CRDi 141 BVA
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
Manufacturer recall campaign, fixed free of charge at a dealer:
- Rappel : fuite de liquide de frein et circuit ABS/ESC (1.6 GDi 135, 1.7 CRDi 115, 1.7 CRDi 136, 1.7 CRDi 141 BVA)
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Kia Carens”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Real monthly cost
Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated
| Fuel or electricity | €124 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | €58 |
| Maintenance | €24 |
| Depreciation | €80 |
| Total per month | €286 |
⚠ Estimates to treat with caution
- NEDC consumption (older, more optimistic than WLTP) as no WLTP figure is published: fuel is probably slightly underestimated.
- Insurance: brand average, as no average is published for this model.
- Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
- Maintenance: budget of a closely related model.
- Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
- Fuel (diesel)€124
1.7 CRDi 115 version: combined consumption of 4.6 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.347 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.
4.6 × 1.15 × 2.347 € × 10 = €124
Diesel price: French national average on 7 October 2026.
- Insurance€58
Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.
- Maintenance€24
Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.
- Depreciation€80
Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the average drop in valuation per year of age (yearly medians of listings), per month.
Inspection checklist
Kia Carens III — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Faire vérifier avec le numéro de série, chez un concessionnaire Kia, que le rappel du circuit de freinage ABS/ESC a été effectué (code 241155).
- Essayer l'embrayage à froid et à chaud sur les 1.7 CRDi 136 et 141 : broutement, point de patinage, pédale.
- Vérifier que la configuration 5 ou 7 places et la modularité des sièges conviennent (les deux existent).
- Tester le toit ouvrant panoramique s'il y en a un : ouverture, fermeture, infiltrations.
- Exiger le carnet d'entretien et les factures : la garantie constructeur de 7 ans est un atout si elle est transmissible.
Questions to ask the seller
- Le rappel du circuit de freinage (ABS/ESC) a-t-il été effectué ? Avez-vous l'attestation du concessionnaire ?
- L'embrayage ou le volant moteur ont-ils déjà été remplacés, et à quel kilométrage ?
- Le véhicule a-t-il 5 ou 7 places, et le toit panoramique a-t-il déjà posé problème ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
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- Price
- €4,990 – €12,849
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Diesel
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Volkswagen Touran
II · since 2015
- Price
- €13,645 – €48,680
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Opel Zafira Tourer
C · 2011–2019
- Price
- €6,745 – €10,994
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Citroën C4 Picasso
II · 2013–2022
- Price
- €6,045 – €14,130
- Reliability
- 2.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Renault Scénic
IV · 2016–2022
- Price
- €10,990 – €17,289
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Peugeot 5008
II · 2017–2024
- Price
- €13,000 – €25,600
- Reliability
- 2/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Kia Carens III (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Le Kia Carens III est-il fiable ?
Plusieurs propriétaires du 1.7 CRDi 115 le jugent fiable après 10 ans, mais Fiches-auto relève des embrayages défaillants sur les 136 et 141 ch. Le site britannique Carwise indique que cette génération (RP) a le moins de problèmes dangereux recensés (0).
Quel est le volume de coffre du Kia Carens III ?
500 litres selon la fiche technique de Fiches-auto, avec 5 ou 7 places selon la version.
Le Kia Carens est-il sûr ?
Euro NCAP lui a attribué la note maximale de 5 étoiles en septembre 2013. Un rappel concerne toutefois une fuite de liquide de frein pouvant court-circuiter l'ABS sur les exemplaires produits jusqu'en juillet 2018.
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