Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | Kia Amanti | Volkswagen Atlas | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6200 266 lb-ft@2750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 117.3 in | -7.1 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 198.3 in | -2.3 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 78.3 in | -5.5 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 69.7 in | -11.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3770 lb. | 4336 lb. | -566 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 41.3 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 61.5 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 58.2 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.5 in | 41.5 in | 3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 40.4 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 60.8 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 58.0 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.6 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.9 in | -54.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.1 in | -45.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.7 in | -33.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 112.8 in (over 3 rows) | -31.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | -5.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.5 | 55.5 ft3 | -40 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 96.8 ft3 | -81.3 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 |
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