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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 3,023 mm 2,700 mm 1 mm
Length 5,227 mm 4,719 mm 1 mm
Width 1,999 mm 1,816 mm 0 mm
Height 1,948 mm 1,410 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,428 kg 1,488 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 106 L 65 L 41 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,008 mm 991 mm -990 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,610 mm 1,445 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,600 mm 1,417 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,046 mm 1,100 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,011 mm 955 mm -954 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,633 mm 1,415 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,585 mm 1,382 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 983 mm 919 mm 64 mm
Headroom, Row 3 970 mm 0 mm 970 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,527 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,384 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 922 mm 0 mm 922 mm
Total Legroom 2,951 mm (over 3 rows) 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 586 L 385 L 201 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,724 L 13.6 -12.6 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 3,129 L 13.6 -10.6 L

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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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