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2006 Kia Optima and 2018 Buick Encore Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Buick Encore | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 153 hp@5600 177 lb-ft@2000 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,555 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,719 mm | 4,277 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,659 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,487 kg | 1,468 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 53 L | 12 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,006 mm | 990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,313 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 986 mm | -31 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,273 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 909 mm | 10 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 532 L | -147 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 | 1,371 L | 12.6 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Optima
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Buick Encore
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Buick Encore.
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