Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Amanti | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 101.5 in | 8.7 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 174.1 in | 21.9 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 70.5 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 56.9 in | 1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3770 lb. | 3508 lb. | 262 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.9 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 54.7 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 0.0 in | 55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.5 in | 41.7 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 35.8 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 41.5 in | 16 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 32.5 in | 4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 7.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 8.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 5 ft3 |
2008 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 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is not comfortable and has limited leg room. While the latter may be typical of some convertibles, leg room is less than on previous convertibles I have owned. see full Volkswagen Eos review |