Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@5500 147 lb-ft@3000 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6000 171 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 120.6 in | -14.3 in |
Length | 185.8 in | 189.7 in | -3.9 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 72.2 in | -0.7 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 72.0 in | -16.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3281 lb. | 3979 lb. | -698 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 46.9 in | -7.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 57.7 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 54.6 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 40.3 in | 3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 45.1 in | -7.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 58.5 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 58.5 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 37.6 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.3 in | -41.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 47.0 in | -47 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | -33.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -6.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.6 | 58.9 ft3 | -45.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 ft3 | 104.2 ft3 | -90.6 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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