Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Amanti | Honda CR-Z | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 95.9 in | 14.3 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 160.6 in | 35.4 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 68.5 in | 4.3 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 54.9 in | 3.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3770 lb. | 2637 lb. | 1133 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 36.9 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 53.8 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 51.5 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.5 in | 42.7 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 0.0 in | 38.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 0.0 in | 57.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 0.0 in | 37 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 42.7 in (over 1 rows) | 38.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.5 ft3 | 25.1 ft3 | -9.6 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 |
2011 Honda CR-Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
No rear seats in the US version, which greatly reduces passenger utility. However, the storage space is much bigger than many cars in the same price range. Driver and passenger seats are otherwise adequately comfortable. see full Honda CR-Z review |