Mazda BP 1.8l
This power unit is famous for its reliability, but often consumes oil.
Kia Carens/Rondo engines
Kia Carens / Rondo is a South Korean compact van from the manufacturer Kia Motors Corporation. Manufactured in 1999. For the North American market, the model is called Rondo (musical form). Since 2013, the 4th generation of the model has been produced. Its features are an unusual exterior and an updated interior. Outwardly, the model began to resemble other cars of the brand. The car was manufactured in South Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines and Russia.
The Kia Carens/Rondo was offered with 20 engines since 1999 (17 petrol, 3 diesel). Displacement ranges from 1.5 to 2.7 liters, power output from 90 to 200 hp. 13 use a timing chain and 9 a timing belt. 3 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Hyundai-Kia G4GC (about 500,000 km).
Kia Carens/Rondo engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Carens 1 (FC) 1999–2002 | |||||||
| Mazda BP 1.8l | 1999–2002 | 1.8 L R4 | 130–140 hp | petrol | belt | 3.2 L | ~330,000 km |
| Kia T8D | 1999–2002 | 1.8 L R4 | 109–126 hp | petrol | belt | 3.8 L | ~250,000 km |
| Kia Carens 1 (RS) 1999–2006 | |||||||
| Mazda FS-DE | 1999–2006 | 2.0 L R4 | 115–140 hp | petrol | belt | 3.5 L | ~450,000 km |
| Mazda FP-DE | 1999–2006 | 1.8 L R4 | 90–135 hp | petrol | belt | 3.5 L | ~400,000 km |
| Kia Carens 2 (FJ) 2002–2006 | |||||||
| Mazda BP 1.8l | 2002–2006 | 1.8 L R4 | 130–140 hp | petrol | belt | 3.2 L | ~330,000 km |
| Mazda B6-DE | 2002–2006 | 1.6 L R4 | 105–115 hp | petrol | belt | 3.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia D4EA | 2002–2006 | 2.0 L R4 | 112–150 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 6.5 L | ~400,000 km |
| Kia S6D | 2002–2006 | 1.6 L R4 | 101–105 hp | petrol | belt | 3.4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4GC | 2004–2006 | 2.0 L R4 | 136–143 hp | petrol | chain + belt | 4.5 L | ~500,000 km |
| Kia Carens 3 (UN) 2006–2013 | |||||||
| Hyundai-Kia G4FC | 2006–2013 | 1.6 L R4 | 120–128 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4KC | 2006–2010 | 2.4 L R4 | 160–165 hp | petrol | chain | 5.3 L | ~350,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4KA | 2006–2013 | 2.0 L R4 | 144–151 hp | petrol | chain | 4.7 L | ~350,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G6EA | 2006–2013 | 2.7 L V6 | 185–200 hp | petrol | chain + belt | 5.5 L | ~350,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia D4FB | 2010–2013 | 1.6 L R4 | 90–136 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 5.7 L | ~350,000 km |
| Kia Rondo 3 (UN) 2009–2010 | |||||||
| Hyundai-Kia G4KE | 2009–2010 | 2.4 L R4 | 170–180 hp | petrol | chain | 5.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Kia Carens 4 (RP) 2013–2018 | |||||||
| Hyundai-Kia D4FD | 2013–2018 | 1.7 L R4 | 116–141 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 5.7 L | ~350,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4ND | 2013–2018 | 2.0 L R4 | 150–172 hp | petrol | chain | 4.8 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4NC | 2013–2018 | 2.0 L R4 | 150–177 hp | petrol | chain | 4.6 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4FD | 2013–2018 | 1.6 L R4 | 130–140 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Hyundai-Kia G4NA | 2015–2018 | 2.0 L R4 | 150–167 hp | petrol | chain | 4.5 L | ~300,000 km |
| Kia Carens 5 (KY) 2022–present | |||||||
| Hyundai G4FL | 2022–present | 1.5 L R4 | 115 hp | petrol | chain | 3.8 L | ~250,000 km |
Kia Carens/Rondo engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Kia Carens/Rondo?
Kia Carens 1 (FC) (1999–2002): Mazda BP 1.8l and Kia T8D; Kia Carens 1 (RS) (1999–2006): Mazda FS-DE and Mazda FP-DE; Kia Carens 2 (FJ) (2002–2006): Mazda BP 1.8l, Mazda B6-DE, Hyundai-Kia D4EA, Kia S6D and Hyundai-Kia G4GC; Kia Carens 3 (UN) (2006–2013): Hyundai-Kia G4FC, Hyundai-Kia G4KC, Hyundai-Kia G4KA, Hyundai-Kia G6EA and Hyundai-Kia D4FB; Kia Rondo 3 (UN) (2009–2010): Hyundai-Kia G4KE; Kia Carens 4 (RP) (2013–2018): Hyundai-Kia D4FD, Hyundai-Kia G4ND, Hyundai-Kia G4NC, Hyundai-Kia G4FD and Hyundai-Kia G4NA; Kia Carens 5 (KY) (2022–present): Hyundai G4FL.
Which Kia Carens/Rondo engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Kia Carens/Rondo engines are: Hyundai-Kia G4GC — about 500,000 km; Mazda FS-DE — about 450,000 km; Hyundai-Kia D4EA — about 400,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Kia Carens/Rondo engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Hyundai G4FL — 3.8 L (5W-30); Hyundai-Kia D4EA — 6.5 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Hyundai-Kia D4FB — 5.7 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia D4FD — 5.7 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4FC — 3.7 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4FD — 4.2 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4GC — 4.5 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Hyundai-Kia G4KA — 4.7 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Hyundai-Kia G4KC — 5.3 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Hyundai-Kia G4KE — 5.2 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Hyundai-Kia G4NA — 4.5 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4NC — 4.6 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G4ND — 4.8 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Hyundai-Kia G6EA — 5.5 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Kia S6D — 3.4 L (5W-30); Kia T8D — 3.8 L (5W-30); Mazda B6-DE — 3.2 L (5W-30); Mazda BP 1.8l — 3.2 L (5W-30); Mazda FP-DE — 3.5 L (5W-30); Mazda FS-DE — 3.5 L (5W-30).
Does the Kia Carens/Rondo have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Hyundai G4FL, Hyundai-Kia D4FB, Hyundai-Kia D4FD, Hyundai-Kia G4FC, Hyundai-Kia G4FD, Hyundai-Kia G4GC, Hyundai-Kia G4KA, Hyundai-Kia G4KC, Hyundai-Kia G4KE, Hyundai-Kia G4NA, Hyundai-Kia G4NC, Hyundai-Kia G4ND and Hyundai-Kia G6EA; timing belt: Hyundai-Kia D4EA, Hyundai-Kia G4GC, Hyundai-Kia G6EA, Kia S6D, Kia T8D, Mazda B6-DE, Mazda BP 1.8l, Mazda FP-DE and Mazda FS-DE. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Kia Carens/Rondo available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Hyundai-Kia D4EA, Hyundai-Kia D4FB and Hyundai-Kia D4FD.
Engine details
Mazda B6-DE
This engine is considered reliable, but often consumes oil after 150,000 km.
Kia T8D
This is a completely reliable unit, but only if you do not save on the quality of service.
Mazda FP-DE
This is a simple and reliable unit with a decent resource and no special weaknesses.
Mazda FS-DE
This motor is famous for its simplicity and reliability, and also has a good resource.
Hyundai-Kia G4GC
This is a very reliable power unit with a long resource and without serious flaws. Its weak points include perhaps a rather…
Hyundai-Kia D4EA
This diesel engine is demanding on the maintenance schedule and the quality of the oil used, therefore, particularly economical owners often experience…
Kia S6D
By design, the unit is reliable and most often it is let down by the quality of components.
Hyundai-Kia G4KC
To reduce vibrations, the motor was equipped with a block of balance shafts and an oil pump, in which the liners wear…
Hyundai-Kia D4FB
The turbine of the first generation diesel engines did not last long, sometimes it was replaced at 30,000 km, and defective glow…
Hyundai-Kia G4KA
The units of the first generation of the Theta family are very reliable and scuffing due to the ingress of catalyst crumbs…
Hyundai-Kia G6EA
Units of the Mu line are equipped with phase regulators, which often require attention. Usually the malfunction is expressed in the loud…
Hyundai-Kia G4FC
The motors of the first years of production were equipped with a large “ram's horn” exhaust manifold, but with the transition to…
Hyundai-Kia G4KE
The main complaints about the powertrains of the Theta line are related to scuffing in the cylinders, which appear due to crumbs…
Hyundai-Kia G4FD
The most common problem here is the rapid formation of carbon deposits on the intake valves, naturally this is due to the…
Hyundai-Kia D4FD
The main problems for the owner are the rapid contamination of the intake manifold, equipped with swirl flaps. It has to be…
Hyundai-Kia G4NA
The most serious problem of this unit is the appearance of scoring in the cylinders. The reason is a weak catalyst, which…
Hyundai-Kia G4NC
It lifts them up in the same way as its counterparts in the series with distributed injection: it sucks the catalyst crumbs…
Hyundai-Kia G4ND
The main complaints of the owners of these engines are caused by the appearance of scuffing in the cylinders, which are formed…
Hyundai G4FL
On specialized forums, it is mostly praised and no weaknesses were found.
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