Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
Model | Kia Amanti | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 197 kW@6000 353 Nm@4500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 121 kW@6500 195 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 3,063 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,978 mm | 4,826 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,849 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,819 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,710 kg | 1,813 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 60 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,191 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,476 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,377 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,130 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 1,161 mm | 974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,461 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 955 mm | -15 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,064 mm | -1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,430 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,194 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 889 mm | -889 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,868 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 439 L | 705 L | -266 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.5 | 1,702 L | 14.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 | 3,002 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 |
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