Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Kia Amanti | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 197 kW@6000 353 Nm@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 188 kW@4300 329 Nm@2400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,578 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,978 mm | 4,201 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,849 mm | 1,786 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,710 kg | 1,509 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 55 L | 15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,476 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,130 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 978 mm | -3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,461 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 902 mm | 38 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 439 L | 425 L | 14 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 | 1,303 L | 14.5 |
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 |