Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Amanti | Toyota Prius v | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 98 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 109.4 in | 0.8 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 181.7 in | 14.3 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 69.9 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 62.0 in | -3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3770 lb. | 3274 lb. | 496 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 55.9 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.5 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.5 in | 41.3 in | 3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 38.6 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 55.2 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 53.5 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 35.9 in | 1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 4.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 34.3 ft3 | -18.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 67.3 ft3 | -51.8 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 |
2012 Toyota Prius v Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Wagon 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I am just over 6 ft. and spouse at 5ft 4. The seat can be raised plus forward and back. It fit us both well. see full Toyota Prius v review |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Comfortable rear seating. Very roomy. see full Toyota Prius v review |