Nissan Altima Hybrid vs. Kia Amanti Review

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the Kia Amanti packs quite a punch and will knock the Altima Hybrid down a few rungs. On the flip side, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Nissan Altima Hybrid and the Kia Amanti definitely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Kia Amanti's engine is substantially more massive than the Nissan Altima Hybrid's. Remember that more sizeable engines may use more gas than smaller ones. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Kia Amanti is tremendously more powerful than the Nissan Altima Hybrid.

Utility
Neither the Kia nor the Nissan Altima Hybrid has a marked advantage as far as seating capacity.

Convenience
The Kia's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Nissan Altima Hybrid.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Nissan Altima Hybrid offers a bit more head room than the Kia Amanti, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The Kia Amanti offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Altima Hybrid does.

Dimensions
The Amanti's tank is about the same size as the Nissan Altima Hybrid's, though the Nissan Altima Hybrid's is a little larger. The Altima Hybrid and the Kia Amanti compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Nissan Altima Hybrid to the dealership as the Amanti. When it comes to gas mileage, the Nissan Altima Hybrid beats the Kia Amanti. The Kia Amanti pales in comparison to the Nissan Altima Hybrid in terms of fuel economy. The Nissan isn't much pricier than the Amanti with respect to MSRP. The Nissan Altima Hybrid will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Kia Amanti. The Kia Amanti will cost you a lots_of_money in gasoline every year compared to the Nissan.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Nissan Altima Hybrid isn't quite as generous as the Kia Amanti's.