Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Amanti | Honda Odyssey | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 247 hp@5700 250 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 118.1 in | -7.9 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 202.9 in | -6.9 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 79.2 in | -6.4 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 68.4 in | -9.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3770 lb. | 4337 lb. | -567 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.7 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 64.4 in | -6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 58.2 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.5 in | 40.9 in | 3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.5 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 63.5 in | -6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 66.1 in | -11.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 40.9 in | -3.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.0 in | -38 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 60.9 in | -60.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.4 in | -48.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.4 in | -42.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | -42.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | -22.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.5 | 93.1 ft3 | -77.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 148.5 ft3 | -133 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 Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Odyssey has the best seat setup of any minivan on the market, by a large margin. Standard 8th seat, which is usable, easy to flip the 3rd row, adjustable 2nd row without floor rails to collect debris from kiddos. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD |
Nice and roomy 2nd row, we really like the Wide mode seating. Very nice 3rd row usable by adults. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2011 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seats are still more thinly padded than the competition - and the third row seat angle is merely adequate. My mother in law noted that our Ody 3rd row is really like a standard seat - not "3rd class" - but the Pacifica made her feel like she was "stuck in the back". see full Honda Odyssey review |
2010 | 0 | Just acceptable. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2010 | 0 | These seats kill both my wife and my back on long trips. see full Honda Odyssey review |