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2006 Kia Optima and 2015 Fiat 500 Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Fiat 500 | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 OHC-4v 135 hp@5500 150 lb-ft@2500 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 90.6 in | 15.7 in |
| Length | 185.8 in | 139.6 in | 46.2 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 64.1 in | 7.4 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 59.8 in | -4.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3279 lb. | 2576 lb. | 703 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 10.5 gal. | 6.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 38.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 49.4 in | 7.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 47.9 in | 7.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 40.7 in | 2.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 35.6 in | 2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 46.4 in | 9.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 42.6 in | 11.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 31.7 in | 4.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | 7.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 ft3 | 30.1 ft3 | -16.5 ft3 |
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 2015 Fiat 500
| 2015 Fiat 500 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2015 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seating is very cramped, and the ease of entry/exit is poor. Think of the rear seats as emergency seating- like a Porsche 911, and you get the idea. No one will want to travel across town in the rear seats. Forget a road trip entirely. see full Fiat 500 review |
| 2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Roomy in front but narrow. With two people in front you're bound to rub shoulders or arms when using the arm rests. see full Fiat 500 review |
| 2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I would not put anyone on the rear seats. Maybe very short people for short distances. see full Fiat 500 review |
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