Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Amanti | Nissan Sentra | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 180 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 99.8 in | 10.4 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 177.5 in | 18.5 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 67.3 in | 5.5 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 55.5 in | 3 in |
Curb Weight | 3770 lb. | 2710 lb. | 1060 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.9 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 52.5 in | 5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 52.1 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.5 in | 41.6 in | 2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 37.0 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 52.6 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 52.3 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 33.7 in | 3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 75.3 in (over 2 rows) | 6.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.5 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 | 3.9 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 |
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
these seats are great they have lots of room not to mention back support and side bolsters see full Nissan Sentra review |
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Seats are hard. Headrest forces your head to bend too far forward. Sculpted seat backs forces your shoulders too far forward from your spine. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
With the front seats all the way back, children can barely fit their legs behind the seats. see full Nissan Sentra review |