Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Lincoln MKX | Kia Amanti | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6250 250 lb-ft@4500 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 110.2 in | 1 in |
Length | 186.5 in | 196.0 in | -9.5 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 72.8 in | 3 in |
Height | 67.2 in | 58.5 in | 8.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4220 lb. | 3770 lb. | 450 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.0 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 58.1 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.2 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 44.5 in | -3.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.4 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.8 in | 57.5 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 54.6 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.0 in | 2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.7 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 53.2 ft3 |
2008 Lincoln MKX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
Very hard seats with the air conditioned seat option see full Lincoln MKX review |
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 |