Model Year | 2007 | 2013 | |
Model | Kia Amanti | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 113.9 in | -3.7 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 188.8 in | 7.2 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 76.4 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 68.2 in | -9.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3770 lb. | 4711 lb. | -941 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 59.8 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 0.0 in | 55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.5 in | 41.4 in | 3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 38.9 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 56.7 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 34.9 in | 2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 5.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 | -16.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | -55.4 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 |
2013 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |