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2006 Kia Optima and 2011 Hyundai Sonata Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Hyundai Sonata | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.0 in | -3.7 in |
| Length | 185.8 in | 189.8 in | -4 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 72.2 in | -0.7 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 57.9 in | -2.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3281 lb. | 3161 lb. | 120 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.0 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 57.9 in | -1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 55.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 45.5 in | -2.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.8 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 56.7 in | -1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 54.9 in | -0.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 34.6 in | 1.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.6 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | -2.8 ft3 |
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 2011 Hyundai Sonata
| 2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Big enough for 6 feet 2 inch man. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have the Limited with leather heated seats. They are not as comfortable as expected. The seat bolsters are a little tight for my back side. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
uncomfortable - back pain see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Although adequate, long drives with more than two people in the car would be cramped. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
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