Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Kia Amanti | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 160 kW@5600 301 Nm@3600 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 197 kW@6000 353 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,799 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,689 mm | 4,978 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,826 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,655 kg | 1,710 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 70 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,130 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 940 mm | -15 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 820 mm | 0 mm | 820 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,351 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,011 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 767 mm | 0 mm | 767 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,725 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 297 L | 439 L | -142 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,124 L | 15.5 | -14.5 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,282 L | 15.5 | -13.5 L |
2006 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander 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 |