Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
Model | Kia Amanti | Kia Carnival | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
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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 | 3,091 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,978 mm | 5,156 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,849 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,740 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,710 kg | 1,985 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 72 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,476 mm | 1,631 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,130 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 1,003 mm | 974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,461 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,687 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 1,029 mm | 939 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 980 mm | -980 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,511 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,280 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 904 mm | -904 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,977 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 439 L | 1,138 L | 438 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.5 | 2,461 L | 13.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 | 4,109 L | 11.5 |
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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