Buick Encore (2021) vs. Kia Optima (2006) Specs

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2021 Buick Encore and 2006 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year	2021	2006
Model	Buick Encore	Kia Optima
Engine	turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@5500 147 lb-ft@3000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.6 in	106.3 in	-5.7 in
Length	168.4 in	185.8 in	-17.4 in
Width	69.9 in	71.5 in	-1.6 in
Height	65.3 in	55.5 in	9.8 in
Curb Weight	3237 lb.	3281 lb.	-44 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.0 gal.	17.2 gal.	-3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	39.0 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.1 in	56.9 in	-2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.7 in	55.8 in	-4.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.8 in	43.3 in	-2.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.8 in	37.6 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.6 in	55.7 in	-3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	50.1 in	54.4 in	-4.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	36.2 in	-0.4 in
Total Legroom	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	79.5 in (over 2 rows)	-2.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.8 ft³	13.6 ft³	5.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	48.4 ft³	13.6 ft³	34.8 ft³

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2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

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