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Toyota Camry Hybrid vs. Kia Amanti Review

How the Toyota Camry Hybrid stacks up against the Kia Amanti - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid
Price: $26,150
2009 Kia Amanti
Price: $26,045
Toyota Camry Hybrid vs. Kia Amanti Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Toyota Camry Hybrid to the dealership as the Kia Amanti. When it comes to fuel economy, the Toyota Camry Hybrid has the Kia Amanti beat. The Amanti requires a lot of gas compared to the Toyota. The Toyota Camry Hybrid isn't much costlier than the Kia Amanti as far as MSRP. The Kia will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the Toyota Camry Hybrid. The Toyota will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Kia Amanti.

Utility
Neither the Toyota Camry Hybrid nor the Kia Amanti has a marked advantage when it comes to seating capacity.

Convenience
You will quite certainly have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Kia Amanti than with the Toyota Camry Hybrid.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Kia Amanti's front cabin compared to the Toyota Camry Hybrid. The Toyota Camry Hybrid is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the Amanti.

Dimensions
The Toyota's tank is roughly the same size as the Kia's, though the Kia Amanti's is slightly larger. The Camry Hybrid and the Kia Amanti compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the Kia Amanti packs quite a wallop and will knock the Camry Hybrid down a few rungs. On the other hand, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Toyota Camry Hybrid and the Kia Amanti definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Toyota Camry Hybrid's engine is tremendously smaller than the Kia's. Note that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; on the other hand, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Kia is tremendously more powerful than the Toyota Camry Hybrid. The Amanti packs quite a punch compared to the Toyota Camry Hybrid regarding torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

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

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