Kia Optima (2006) vs. Hyundai Kona (2021) Specs

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2006 Kia Optima and 2021 Hyundai Kona Specifications

Model Year	2006	2021
Model	Kia Optima	Hyundai Kona
Engine	2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,700 mm	2,601 mm	0 mm
Length	4,719 mm	4,166 mm	0 mm
Width	1,816 mm	1,801 mm	0 mm
Height	1,410 mm	1,549 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,487 kg	1,380 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	65 L	50 L	15 L
Headroom, Row 1	991 mm	1,006 mm	990 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,445 mm	1,410 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,417 mm	1,354 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,100 mm	1,054 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	955 mm	960 mm	-5 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,415 mm	1,384 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,382 mm	1,326 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	919 mm	879 mm	40 mm
Total Legroom	2,019 mm (over 2 rows)	1,933 mm (over 2 rows)	1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	385 L	544 L	-159 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.6	1,297 L	12.6

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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