Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Amanti | Buick Enclave | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 197 kW@6000 353 Nm@4500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 215 kW@6300 366 Nm@3400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 3,020 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,978 mm | 5,126 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,849 mm | 2,007 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,710 kg | 2,168 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 83 L | -13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,476 mm | 1,575 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,130 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 991 mm | -16 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,461 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 937 mm | 3 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 945 mm | -945 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,458 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,227 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 843 mm | -843 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,830 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 439 L | 535 L | -96 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.5 | 1,911 L | 14.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 | 3,290 L | 12.5 |
2009 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 |
2012 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats for long trips. Lots of adjustment see full Buick Enclave review |
2012 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 0 | The headrests on the two front seats are a NIGHTMARE! I had to recline my driver's seat slightly because the headrest pushes my head and neck so far forward, it was causing me to have pain and spasms in my neck and shoulders! I don't know who signed of on this design, but they were clearly asleep that day! I've heard this issue has been addressed in newer models and (I think) there is a newer option for which you can swap out these awful headrests. I may look into that... see full Buick Enclave review |