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2006 Kia Optima and 2009 Honda Pilot Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Honda Pilot | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,774 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,719 mm | 4,849 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,803 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,487 kg | 1,959 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 79 L | -14 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,016 mm | 990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,011 mm | 954 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,580 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 978 mm | -59 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 970 mm | -970 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,496 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,229 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 815 mm | -815 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,845 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 510 L | -125 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.6 | 1,351 L | 12.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 | 2,464 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 2009 Honda Pilot
| 2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ability to make adjustments to fit all drivers in the family, supportive and comfortable over long drives see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
It is absolutely the right size for our needs. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Large leg room. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
great for the kids and/or parent to hang out together with easy access to compartments and storage see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of room, even in the 3rd row - unlike the highlander see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
3rd row passengers had enough room to sit comfortably. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
all 8 are comfortable. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
no captains chairs like in Odyssey see full Honda Pilot review |
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