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Kia Amanti (2009) vs. Kia Forte (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Kia Amanti and 2012 Kia Forte specs.

2009 Kia Amanti and 2012 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year 2009 2012  
Model Kia Amanti Kia Forte  
Engine 3.8L V6
DOHC-4v
197 kW@6000
353 Nm@4500
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
129 kW@6000
228 Nm@4000
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,799 mm 2,649 mm 0 mm
Length 4,978 mm 4,529 mm 0 mm
Width 1,849 mm 1,775 mm 0 mm
Height 1,486 mm 1,461 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,710 kg 1,302 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 52 L 18 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,016 mm 1,016 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,476 mm 1,415 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,402 mm 1,346 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,130 mm 1,100 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 975 mm 960 mm 15 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,461 mm 1,389 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,387 mm 1,354 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 940 mm 889 mm 51 mm
Total Legroom 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume 439 L 416 L 23 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Kia Amanti

2009 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 2012 Kia Forte

2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review
2011 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review
2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review
 
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