Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | Kia Amanti | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6000 248 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 120.5 in | -10.3 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 201.4 in | -5.4 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 78.1 in | -5.3 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 68.5 in | -10 in |
Curb Weight | 3770 lb. | 4414 lb. | -644 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 63.9 in | -5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 59.3 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.5 in | 40.9 in | 3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.4 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 63.1 in | -5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 65.8 in | -11.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 40.6 in | -3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 59.4 in | -59.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.0 in | -50 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.8 in | -34.8 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 116.3 in (over 3 rows) | -34.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 33.9 ft3 | -18.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.5 | 78.4 ft3 | -62.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 142.0 ft3 | -126.5 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 |
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