Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Kia Amanti | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6500 154 lb-ft@4700 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,799 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,549 mm | 4,978 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,435 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,326 kg | 1,710 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 48 L | 70 L | -22 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,107 mm | 1,130 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 975 mm | -33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,392 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 841 mm | 940 mm | -99 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 419 L | 439 L | -20 L |
2014 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 0 | Seats mold to your body and they heat up fast which helps in winter. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2014 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is really not a con. If they offered the option of a front passenger power seat with lumbar as an option, I along with many others would likely opt for it. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2008 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 |