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Kia Amanti
2009 Kia Amanti
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$26,045
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Kia Optima
2020 Kia Optima
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$23,390
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.8
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Overview

Engine
3.8L V6 Gas
Engine
2.4L Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
5-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 17 MPG
Hwy: 24 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 24 MPG
Hwy: 32 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
15.9 ft³
Trunk Volume
15.9 ft³

Photos

Kia Amanti
2008-2009 Kia Amanti Rear Angle View
2008-2009 Kia Amanti Dashboard
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Kia Optima
2019-2020 Kia Optima Rear Angle View
2019-2020 Kia Optima Steering Wheel
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.8L V6 Gas
2.4L Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
264 hp @ 6000 rpm
185 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
260 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Transmission
5-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,770 lbs
3,230 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
19 MPG
27 MPG
City
17 MPG
24 MPG
Highway
24 MPG
32 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
N/A
6.6 Tons/yr
EPA rating
5
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gallons
18.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
314.5 miles
444 miles
Cruising Range Highway
444 miles
592 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
196.9 in
191.1 in
Height
58.5 in
57.7 in
Max Width
72.8 in
73.2 in
Front Width
62.4 in
63.5 in
Rear Width
62.6 in
63.8 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
110.4 in
Ground Clearance
6.5 in
5.3 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
44.5 in
45.5 in
Front Seat Headroom
40 in
39.8 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
58.1 in
58.1 in
Front Seat Hip Room
55.2 in
56 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
36.8 in
35.6 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.2 in
37.8 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
57.5 in
56.4 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
54.6 in
56 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
15.9 ft³
15.9 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Speed Sensitive Pwr Rack & Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
38.2 ft
N/A

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
16" x 6.5"
16" x 6.5"
Rear Wheel Size
16" x 6.5"
16" x 6.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Independent
Strut
Rear Suspension
Independent
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P225/60R16
P205/65HR16
Rear Tire
P225/60R16
P205/65HR16

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Ebony Black
  • Gravity Grey
  • Horizon Blue, Build Out: 11/30/2019
  • Sangria
  • Sparkling Silver

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
Snow White Pearl

Standard Interior Materials

  • Beige, seat trim
  • Gray, seat trim
  • Black, Cloth Seat Trim

Optional Interior Materials

  • Black, seat trim
N/A

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Standard
Premium Sound System
Optional
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Optional
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Sun/Moonroof
Optional
Not Available

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Optional
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Optional
Standard
Stability Control
Optional
Standard
Traction Control
Optional
Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance Note
24-hour roadside assistance
N/A
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
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