DecodedCarsKia Amanti
5 model years from 2005 to 2009, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2009
- Class
- Large Cars
- Latest engines
- 3.8L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 18–19 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2005 (30)
The 2009 Amanti in brief
The 2009 Kia Amanti is a large car offered with a 3.8L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 197 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 110-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,770 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 19 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway), 4% better than the 2009 large car average of 18.3 MPG, for an estimated $3,550 a year in fuel.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the service brakes.
The Kia Amanti has 5 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2009.
Its most efficient year was 2009 at 19 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 18 to 19 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the air bags (16), unknown or other (14), electrical system (11).
2009 has the most recalls (1); all years together count 1 campaigns and 61 owner complaints.
How the 2005 Amanti compares
The 2005 Kia Amanti is a large car offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 196 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 110-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,090 lb.
2009 Amanti pros & cons
Full 2009 details →What's good
- Few owner complaints2 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 113 for similar models.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Amanti changes by model year
- 2007
- Engine added: 3.8L 6-cyl
- Engine dropped: 3.5L 6-cyl
- Lightest version 320 lb lighter
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 5 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3.8L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 196.9 in | 3,770 lb | Not rated | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 | 3.8L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 196.9 in | 3,770 lb | Not rated | 1 | 14 |
| 2007 | 3.8L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 196.9 in | 3,770 lb | Not rated | 1 | 5 |
| 2006 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 18 MPG | 196.1 in | 4,090 lb | Not rated | 0 | 10 |
| 2005 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 18 MPG | 196.1 in | 4,090 lb | Not rated | 0 | 30 |
Alternatives to the 2009 Amanti
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Ford Mustang | 20 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2009 Honda Accord | 25 MPG | Not rated | 10 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Impala | 23 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2009 Toyota Camry | 34 MPG | Not rated | 9 |
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 21 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2009 Dodge Challenger | 20 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Kia. How we calculate this →