Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Amanti | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 109.8 in | 0.4 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 193.7 in | 2.3 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 72.4 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 57.9 in | 0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3770 lb. | 3547 lb. | 223 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.4 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 57.3 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 55.1 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.5 in | 42.5 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 37.3 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 56.5 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 55.9 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 38.0 in | -1 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 1 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.5 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
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 |
2011 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are medicore but with good additional seat support back does not hurt after long drive. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review |