Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Amanti | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 121.2 in | -11 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 202.5 in | -6.5 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 76.9 in | -4.1 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 68.9 in | -10.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3770 lb. | 4494 lb. | -724 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 37.2 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 63.0 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 0.0 in | 55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.5 in | 40.6 in | 3.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.2 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 64.7 in | -7.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 36.3 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.8 in | -31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -27.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -16.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.5 | 83.0 ft3 | -67.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 140.6 ft3 | -125.1 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Routan.