Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Chevrolet Volt | Kia Amanti | |
Engine | Electric + Gas 149 hp 273 lb-ft |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | CVT | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 110.2 in | -4.5 in |
Length | 177.1 in | 196.0 in | -18.9 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 72.8 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 56.6 in | 58.5 in | -1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3781 lb. | 3770 lb. | 11 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 9.3 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -9.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 40.0 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 58.1 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.2 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 44.5 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 38.4 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 57.5 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 54.6 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.1 in | 37.0 in | -2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -5.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.6 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | -4.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 15.5 ft3 | -15.5 |
2011 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
The front seats offer very good support and the seat bottoms are designed for tall drivers.. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2011 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
Front seats are semi-hard and covered in strange material. I could see people larger than myself having issues with them. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
No power seat in a $46k car?? Get real, Chevy. Once you get used to them, though, both front and rear seats are comfortable for up to an hour or so. Longer than that and I need different lower back support that it doesn't have. But they are heated which is nice and it's comfortable leather. A few tweaks and/or an optional chair & this would be a non-issue. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2007 Kia Amanti Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space, leather. see full Kia Amanti review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Car seat for kid and room for in-laws. see full Kia Amanti review |