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Kia Optima Specs at TrueDelta: Powertrains and tires by trim level (2006)

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Kia Optima specs.

2006 Kia Optima Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions

Body 4dr Sedan
Wheelbase 106.3 in
Length 185.8 in
Width 71.5 in
Height 55.5 in
Curb Weight 3281 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.2 in
Total Legroom 79.5 in (over 2 rows)
Cargo Volume 13.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Optima

2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review
2007 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review
 

2006 Kia Optima 4-door Sedan Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim LX EX
Standard Engine 2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@5500
147 lb-ft@3000
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@5500
147 lb-ft@3000
Optional Engine(s) 2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
Standard Transmission5-speed manual4-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Optional Transmission(s)4-speed manually-shiftable automatic 
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWD
Standard Tires205/60HR15 tires205/60HR15 tires
Optional Tires205/55HR16 tires205/55HR16 tires

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2006 Kia Optima

2006 Kia Optima Powertrain: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The 4 cylinder is surprisingly powerful, and gets EXCELLENT gas mileage see full Kia Optima review
 

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2006 Kia Optima MSRP and Invoice Prices

Body Trim Base Price Invoice Destination
4dr Sedan LX 16,400 15,245 590
4dr Sedan EX 19,100 17,605 590

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