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2006 Kia Optima and 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 3,078 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,719 mm | 5,144 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,953 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,487 kg | 2,040 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 78 L | -13 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,011 mm | 990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 996 mm | -41 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,643 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,646 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 922 mm | -3 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 963 mm | -963 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,575 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,237 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 955 mm | -955 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,908 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 926 L | -541 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.6 | 2,350 L | 11.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 | 4,089 L | 9.6 |
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 2008 Chrysler Town & Country
| 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It holds 5 people in the rear comfortly. It also has great utility. With the Stow & Go seats they all fold neatly into the floor. It even fits a 4 foot by 8 foot sheet of plywood -- I did not have to rent a truck from Home Depot. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Better seats and seating position than Town Car or Deville as a comparison. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room for adults see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Need van for cross country trip,,,this van is huge inside.. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very good support. Just the right height. Tilt steering column adds to comfort. Armrest also provides added comfort. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The 2nd and 3rd row seats are acceptable for even long trips. This is not the Stow-&-Go version where the seats seem to be thinner, less comfortable. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stow-n-Go rear seats (rear AND middle seats fold flat into floor) are a mixed blessing. GREAT for cargo room flexibility but too small for best comfort for larger adults. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
inadequate thigh support, difficulty adjusting power seat into good position, seat bottom too flat and "lumpy" with leather/heated seats see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
the drivers seat in relation to the steering wheel is off too the left a bit see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
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