Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Amanti | Mazda RX-8 | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 106.4 in | 3.8 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 175.6 in | 20.4 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 69.7 in | 3.1 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 52.8 in | 5.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3770 lb. | 3094 lb. | 676 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.2 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 54.8 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.3 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.5 in | 42.7 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 36.8 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 54.9 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 48.1 in | 6.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 32.2 in | 4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 6.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.5 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 7.9 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 |
2011 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review |