Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Amanti | Toyota Matrix | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 102.4 in | 7.8 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 171.9 in | 24.1 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 69.5 in | 3.3 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 61.4 in | -2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3770 lb. | 2865 lb. | 905 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.5 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 53.3 in | 4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 52.3 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.5 in | 41.6 in | 2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.3 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 52.6 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 43.7 in | 10.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 36.2 in | 0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 3.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -4.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | -46 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Toyota Matrix.