Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Amanti | Volvo S80 | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@2100 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 111.6 in | -1.4 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 191.0 in | 5 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 73.3 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 58.8 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3770 lb. | 4041 lb. | -271 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.8 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 57.4 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 54.8 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.5 in | 41.9 in | 2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 38.3 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 56.3 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 54.7 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 35.0 in | 2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 4.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.5 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | 0.6 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Volvo S80.