Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Amanti | Hyundai Tucson | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 103.5 in | 6.7 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 170.3 in | 25.7 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 70.7 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 66.1 in | -7.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3770 lb. | 3240 lb. | 530 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.3 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 56.6 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 52.4 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.5 in | 42.1 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 38.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 56.3 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 51.2 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.2 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 22.7 ft3 | -7.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 65.5 ft3 | -50 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 |
2007 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of leg room. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2007 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear leg room is non existant. My wife and I have an empty nest for the most part it is only the two of us. see full Hyundai Tucson review |