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Kia Optima (2006) vs. Honda Pilot (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Kia Optima and 2006 Honda Pilot specs.

2006 Kia Optima and 2006 Honda Pilot Specifications

Model Year 2006 2006  
Model Kia Optima Honda Pilot  
Engine 2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000		 3.5L V6 w/DoD
OHC-4v
244 hp@5750
240 lb-ft@4500		  
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 106.3 in 0 in
Length 185.8 in 188.0 in -2.2 in
Width 71.5 in 77.5 in -6 in
Height 55.5 in 70.1 in -14.6 in
Curb Weight 3279 lb. 4264 lb. -985 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.2 gal. 20.4 gal. -3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.0 in 41.9 in -2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.9 in 61.6 in -4.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.8 in 57.5 in -1.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.3 in 41.4 in 1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 40.1 in -2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.7 in 61.4 in -5.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.4 in 56.6 in -2.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.2 in 37.4 in -1.2 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 38.6 in -38.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 59.7 in -59.7 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 49.0 in -49 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 30.2 in -30.2 in
Total Legroom 79.5 in (over 2 rows) 109 in (over 3 rows) -29.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 13.6 ft3 15.9 ft3 -2.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 13.6 47.6 ft3 -34
Cargo Volume, Maximum 13.6 ft3 87.6 ft3 -74 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Optima

2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2006 Honda Pilot

2006 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Fits my tall kids; reclines and slides forward or back. see full Honda Pilot review
2007 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 very comfortable and lumbar adjustment work see full Honda Pilot review
2007 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD		 Pilot had third row seats. The Egde did not not. see full Honda Pilot review
2006 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD		 Plenty of seats for whole family see full Honda Pilot review
2006 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD		 3 rows seating max 8 see full Honda Pilot review
2005 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Excellent see full Honda Pilot review
2005 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 plenty of hip-room, and plenty of space between driver and passenger see full Honda Pilot review
 
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