Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Amanti | Chevrolet Traverse | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@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 | 5,207 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,849 mm | 1,991 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,710 kg | 2,173 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 | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,130 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 1,001 mm | 974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,461 mm | 1,557 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 935 mm | 5 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 960 mm | -960 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,463 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) | 2,827 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 439 L | 691 L | -252 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.5 | 1,948 L | 14.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 | 3,296 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 |
2011 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |