Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Kia Amanti | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 101.5 in | 8.7 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 179.3 in | 16.7 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 70.1 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 59.2 in | -0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3770 lb. | 3228 lb. | 542 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.4 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 54.8 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 0.0 in | 55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.5 in | 41.1 in | 3.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 38.1 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 53.1 in | 4.4 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) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 4.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | -17.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 66.9 ft3 | -51.4 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 Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
at 6' 3" the rear seating with sun roof is a little tight. If you are taller than me do not plan to spend much time in the rear. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Nice seats. Love the heated front seats see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |