Model Year | 2009 | 2020 | |
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 | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 109.4 in | 0.8 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 189.0 in | 7 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 74.4 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 66.5 in | -8 in |
Curb Weight | 3770 lb. | 3968 lb. | -198 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.5 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 59.1 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 56.7 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.5 in | 41.2 in | 3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.3 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 58.0 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 56.4 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.4 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.4 in | -41.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.7 in | -31.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 112.3 in (over 3 rows) | -30.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | 4.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.5 | 38.0 ft3 | -22.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | -57.5 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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