Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Amanti | Volvo V50 | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 103.9 in | 6.3 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 178.0 in | 18 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 69.7 in | 3.1 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 57.4 in | 1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3770 lb. | 3543 lb. | 227 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.9 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 55.2 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.7 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.5 in | 41.6 in | 2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 38.1 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 54.1 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 50.7 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 34.4 in | 2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 5.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 | -11.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 | -47.4 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 |
2009 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |