Kia Amanti (2009) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2013) Specs

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2009 Kia Amanti and 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year	2009	2013
Model	Kia Amanti	Volkswagen Golf / GTI
Engine	3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.2 in	101.5 in	8.7 in
Length	196.0 in	165.4 in	30.6 in
Width	72.8 in	70.3 in	2.5 in
Height	58.5 in	58.3 in	0.2 in
Curb Weight	3770 lb.	3326 lb.	444 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	14.5 gal.	4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	39.3 in	0.7 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	41.2 in	3.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.4 in	38.5 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.5 in	52.8 in	4.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.6 in	0.0 in	54.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.0 in	35.5 in	1.5 in
Total Legroom	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	4.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.5 ft³	15.0 ft³	0.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.5 ft³	46.0 ft³	-30.5 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

2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review

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