Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Amanti | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,978 mm | 4,440 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,849 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,710 kg | 1,557 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 55 L | 15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,476 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,130 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 978 mm | -3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,461 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,247 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 963 mm | -23 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 439 L | 739 L | -300 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 | 1,546 L | 14.5 |
2008 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 |
2015 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |