Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Kia Amanti | Ford Flex | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 117.9 in | -7.7 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 201.8 in | -5.8 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 75.9 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 68.0 in | -9.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3770 lb. | 4839 lb. | -1069 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -0.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 41.8 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 58.4 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 55.5 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.5 in | 40.8 in | 3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 40.5 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 58.1 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 55.0 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 44.3 in | -7.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.7 in | -38.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.1 in | -41.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.3 in | -33.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 118.4 in (over 3 rows) | -36.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 20.0 ft3 | -4.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.5 | 43.2 ft3 | -27.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 83.2 ft3 | -67.7 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Ford Flex.