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2006 Kia Optima and 2018 Ford Transit Connect Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Ford Transit Connect | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 103 kW@5500 199 Nm@3000 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 126 kW@6000 232 Nm@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 | 2,700 mm | 3,063 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,719 mm | 4,818 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,829 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,488 kg | 1,805 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 60 L | 5 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,191 mm | 990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,146 mm | 954 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 955 mm | -36 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,049 mm | -1 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,430 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,194 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 889 mm | -889 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,868 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 561 L | -176 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.6 | 1,668 L | 12.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 | 2,951 L | 11.6 |
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 Ford Transit Connect
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