Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Amanti | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 109.3 in | 0.9 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 190.6 in | 5.4 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 73.2 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 57.8 in | 0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3770 lb. | 3556 lb. | 214 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.5 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 56.3 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.4 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.5 in | 43.8 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 36.4 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 55.1 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 53.9 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 34.6 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 3.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.5 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 1.3 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 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lumbar in the base model. Good side bolstering on bottom cushion and through the shoulders. Large range of adjustment and the wheel tilts and shifts. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lots of room, soft seats. see full Nissan Maxima review |