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2009 Kia Amanti and 2011 Subaru Forester Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
| Model | Kia Amanti | Subaru Forester | |
| Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 103.0 in | 7.2 in |
| Length | 196.0 in | 179.5 in | 16.5 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 70.1 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 65.9 in | -7.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3770 lb. | 3440 lb. | 330 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 41.6 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 56.1 in | 2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 0.0 in | 55.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.5 in | 43.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 40.0 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 55.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 38.0 in | -1 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -18 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | -52.8 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Kia Amanti
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Subaru Forester
| 2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |
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