Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Kia Amanti | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6000 171 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 120.6 in | -10.4 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 189.7 in | 6.3 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 72.2 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 72.0 in | -13.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3770 lb. | 3979 lb. | -209 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 46.9 in | -6.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 57.7 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 54.6 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.5 in | 40.3 in | 4.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 45.1 in | -6.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 58.5 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 58.5 in | -3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.6 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.3 in | -41.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 47.0 in | -47 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | -31.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -4.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.5 | 58.9 ft3 | -43.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 104.2 ft3 | -88.7 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 |
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