Kia Amanti vs Mercury Grand Marquis
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2011 Mercury Grand Marquis
Overview
| Spec | Kia AmantiBase | Mercury Grand MarquisLS Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | LS Fleet |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) |
| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | flex-fuel (FFV) |
| Model year | 2009 | 2011 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Kia AmantiBase | Mercury Grand MarquisLS Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $26,045 (best) | $29,525 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Kia AmantiBase | Mercury Grand MarquisLS Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 19 MPG | 19 MPG |
| City MPG | 17 MPG (best) | 16 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 18.5 gal | 19 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Kia AmantiBase | Mercury Grand MarquisLS Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 264 hp (best) | 224 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 275 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.8 L | 4.6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Kia AmantiBase | Mercury Grand MarquisLS Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 6 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 15.9 cu ft | 20.6 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 1,500 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,770 lbs (best) | 4,117 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 114.6 in (best) |
| Length | 196.9 in | 212 in (best) |
| Width | 72.8 in | 78.3 in (best) |
| Height | 58.5 in (best) | 56.3 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Kia AmantiBase | Mercury Grand MarquisLS Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Rollover | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 (best) | 2 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Kia Amanti | Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $26,045 MSRP(Currently comparing) | LS Fleet $29,525 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | LS $29,935 MSRP |
Kia Amanti vs Mercury Grand Marquis FAQ
- Which is better: 2009 Kia Amanti or 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2009 Kia Amanti vs 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2009 Kia Amanti or 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2009 Kia Amanti starts lower at $26,045.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2009 Kia Amanti or 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis?
- The 2009 Kia Amanti leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (26,045).
- Which has better horsepower: 2009 Kia Amanti or 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis?
- The 2009 Kia Amanti leads on horsepower in this comparison (264).
- Which has better seats: 2009 Kia Amanti or 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis?
- The 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis leads on seats in this comparison (6).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2009 Kia Amanti or 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis?
- The 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,500).