Kia Optima (2006) vs. Chevrolet Equinox (2021) Specs

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2006 Kia Optima and 2021 Chevrolet Equinox Specifications

Model Year	2006	2021
Model	Kia Optima	Chevrolet Equinox
Engine	2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5600 203 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	107.3 in	-1 in
Length	185.8 in	183.1 in	2.7 in
Width	71.5 in	72.6 in	-1.1 in
Height	55.5 in	65.4 in	-9.9 in
Curb Weight	3279 lb.	3274 lb.	5 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.2 gal.	14.9 gal.	2.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	40.0 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.9 in	57.2 in	-0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.8 in	54.2 in	1.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.3 in	40.9 in	2.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	38.5 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.7 in	55.5 in	0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.4 in	51.7 in	2.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.2 in	39.7 in	-3.5 in
Total Legroom	79.5 in (over 2 rows)	80.6 in (over 2 rows)	-1.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.6 ft³	29.9 ft³	-16.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.6 ft³	63.5 ft³	-49.9 ft³

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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