Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Amanti | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 118.9 in | -8.7 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 202.0 in | -6 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 78.3 in | -5.5 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 69.3 in | -10.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3770 lb. | 4387 lb. | -617 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.9 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 63.2 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 59.2 in | -4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.5 in | 41.7 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.8 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 65.3 in | -7.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 65.9 in | -11.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 40.9 in | -3.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 60.5 in | -60.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.1 in | -50.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.0 in | -34 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | -35.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | -16.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.5 | 80.1 ft3 | -64.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 141.5 ft3 | -126 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 |
2008 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great second row. Not so convinced by third row comfort. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Besides price, it was the rear seats/trunk area that sold me. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Fits handicapped son. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room and comfort compared to the Sonata see full Kia Sedona review |
2008 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The only thing that I would change is the fold down tray that sits between the front seats. (It is removable but I havent done that yey) see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very uncomfortable getting to the 3rd row seats see full Kia Sedona review |