2008 Kia Amanti

US · Large Cars

The 2008 Kia Amanti is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: 3.8L 6-cylinder
Power: Not available
Torque: Not available
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Seating: Not available

Generic outline. Published dimensions for this vehicle are not available.

Specifications at a Glance

Key Performance & Dimensions

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

3.8L 6-cylinder

Power Output

Not available

Peak Torque

Not available

Combined Economy

19 MPG US (12.4 L/100 km) · EPA

Drivetrain

FWD

Transmission

AUTOMATIC

Capacity

Not available

Exterior Dimensions

Not available

Market: US·Switch units anytime to convert horsepower, torque, fuel economy, and dimensions.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	3.8L 6-cylinder
Displacement	3.8 L
Cylinders	6
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Not available from our sources: Aspiration, Power, Torque.

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Automatic	EPA fueleconomy.gov
Gears	5
Drivetrain	FWD	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km)
Highway	24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km)

Not available from our sources: Electric range, Battery capacity.

Trims and configurations

1 configuration listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

3.8L · FWD · 5-speed automatic

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked October 16, 2026.

13V114000: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009 Borrego vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento,…
Remedy: Kia will send an interim notification to owners in May 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542.…
Reported April 1, 2013. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 16, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 16, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 16, 2026

Data verified: October 16, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Gasoline
3.8L 6-cylinder · FWD
19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2008 Kia Amanti have?

3.8L 6-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Kia Amanti?

Combined fuel economy is 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2008 Kia Amanti front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2008 Kia Amanti?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked October 16, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.