Model Year | 2007 | 2019 | |
Model | Kia Amanti | Volkswagen Arteon | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 268 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@1950 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 111.9 in | -1.7 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 191.4 in | 4.6 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 73.7 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 56.5 in | 2 in |
Curb Weight | 3770 lb. | 3655 lb. | 115 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 37.7 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 56.5 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 0.0 in | 55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.5 in | 41.2 in | 3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 37.0 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 54.7 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 40.2 in | -3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | -11.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 55.0 ft3 | -39.5 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 |
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