Model Year | 2007 | 2013 | |
Model | Kia Amanti | Ford Focus | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 104.3 in | 5.9 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 178.5 in | 17.5 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 71.8 in | 1 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 57.7 in | 0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3770 lb. | 3210 lb. | 560 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.3 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 55.6 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.9 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.5 in | 41.9 in | 2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 38.0 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 53.7 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 52.7 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 33.2 in | 3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 6.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.5 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 2.3 ft3 |
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 |
2013 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Like other recently designed Fords, the Focus has a tighter rear seat than most competitors. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with perhaps an inch to spare. see full Ford Focus review |
2013 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The front passenger seat is cramped, especially on long journeys. My wife is smaller, so its fine for her, but Im an average sized male, about 5'11" and my left knee always aches after a while. see full Ford Focus review |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Driver seat cushion very uncomfortable after 30 minutes; feels like no cushion in seat see full Ford Focus review |