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Ford Expedition (2006) vs. Kia Optima (2006) Specs

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

2006 Ford Expedition and 2006 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year 2006 2006  
Model Ford Expedition Kia Optima  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 119.0 in 106.3 in 12.7 in
Length 205.8 in 185.8 in 20 in
Width 78.7 in 71.5 in 7.2 in
Height 76.7 in 55.5 in 21.2 in
Curb Weight 5352 lb. 3281 lb. 2071 lb.
Fuel Capacity 28.0 gal. 17.2 gal. 10.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.7 in 39.0 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 63.4 in 56.9 in 6.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 63.0 in 55.8 in 7.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 43.3 in -2.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.8 in 37.6 in 2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 64.3 in 55.7 in 8.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 62.4 in 54.4 in 8 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.7 in 36.2 in 2.5 in
Headroom, Row 3 38.2 in 0.0 in 38.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 60.1 in 0.0 in 60.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3 54.5 in 0.0 in 54.5 in
Legroom, Row 3 36.3 in 0.0 in 36.3 in
Total Legroom 116.2 in (over 3 rows) 79.5 in (over 2 rows) 36.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 20.7 ft3 13.6 ft3 7.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 60.9 ft3 13.6 47.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 110.5 ft3 13.6 ft3 96.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Expedition

2006 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review
2006 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 Lots of leg room! see full Ford Expedition review
2006 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review
 

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
 
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