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Kia Amanti (2008) vs. Hyundai Sonata (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Kia Amanti and 2011 Hyundai Sonata specs.

2008 Kia Amanti and 2011 Hyundai Sonata Specifications

Model Year 2008 2011  
Model Kia Amanti Hyundai Sonata  
Engine 3.8L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6000
260 lb-ft@4500		 turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
274 hp@6000
269 lb-ft@1750		  
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.2 in 110.0 in 0.2 in
Length 196.0 in 189.8 in 6.2 in
Width 72.8 in 72.2 in 0.6 in
Height 58.5 in 57.9 in 0.6 in
Curb Weight 3770 lb. 3338 lb. 432 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 18.5 gal. 0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 40.0 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.1 in 57.9 in 0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.2 in 55.2 in 0 in
Legroom, Row 1 44.5 in 45.5 in -1 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.4 in 37.8 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.5 in 56.7 in 0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.6 in 54.9 in -0.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.0 in 34.6 in 2.4 in
Total Legroom 81.5 in (over 2 rows) 80.1 in (over 2 rows) 1.4 in
Cargo Volume 15.5 ft3 16.4 ft3 -0.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Amanti

2008 Kia Amanti Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Big enough for 6 feet 2 inch man. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Have the Limited with leather heated seats. They are not as comfortable as expected. The seat bolsters are a little tight for my back side. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2011 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 uncomfortable - back pain see full Hyundai Sonata review
2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Although adequate, long drives with more than two people in the car would be cramped. see full Hyundai Sonata review
 
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