Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Amanti | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 106.3 in | 3.9 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 184.4 in | 11.6 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 74.2 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 66.9 in | -8.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3770 lb. | 3722 lb. | 48 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.2 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 59.3 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 56.3 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.5 in | 41.3 in | 3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.2 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 58.7 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 55.9 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.6 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.7 in | -36.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.8 in | -53.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.4 in | -44.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 110.2 in (over 3 rows) | -28.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 9.1 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.5 | 36.9 ft3 | -21.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 72.5 ft3 | -57 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Kia Sorento.