Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Amanti | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5200 388 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 112.2 in | -2 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 192.3 in | 3.7 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 72.8 in | 0 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 72.0 in | -13.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3770 lb. | 4779 lb. | -1009 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.0 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 58.3 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 55.5 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.5 in | 42.4 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 40.0 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 58.4 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 57.6 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 34.2 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.7 in | -36.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.0 in | -44 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.1 in | -28.1 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | -23.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | -1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.5 | 49.2 ft3 | -33.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 79.2 ft3 | -63.7 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2008 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |