Kia Amanti (2009) vs. Kia Optima (2013) Specs

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2009 Kia Amanti and 2013 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year	2009	2013
Model	Kia Amanti	Kia Optima
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	190.7 in	5.3 in
Width	72.8 in	72.1 in	0.7 in
Height	58.5 in	57.3 in	1.2 in
Curb Weight	3770 lb.	3385 lb.	385 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	57.2 in	0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.2 in	54.7 in	0.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.5 in	45.5 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.4 in	37.6 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.5 in	55.7 in	1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.6 in	54.5 in	0.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.0 in	34.7 in	2.3 in
Total Legroom	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	80.2 in (over 2 rows)	1.3 in
Cargo Volume	15.5 ft³	15.4 ft³	0.1 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

2013 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review

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