Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Amanti | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 98.7 in | 11.5 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 161.1 in | 34.9 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 67.9 in | 4.9 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 59.0 in | -0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3770 lb. | 2884 lb. | 886 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.2 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 52.8 in | 5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 0.0 in | 55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.5 in | 39.4 in | 5.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 36.7 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 49.3 in | 8.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 33.5 in | 3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 8.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 3.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | -11.7 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 |
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Adults can sit in the back see full Volkswagen New Beetle review |