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2006 Kia Optima and 2020 Hyundai Sonata Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2020 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Hyundai Sonata | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 191 hp@6100 181 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 111.8 in | -5.5 in |
| Length | 185.8 in | 192.9 in | -7.1 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 73.2 in | -1.7 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 56.9 in | -1.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3279 lb. | 3120 lb. | 159 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 15.9 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 | 54.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 46.1 in | -2.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.8 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 56.1 in | -0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 54.4 in | 0 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 34.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.6 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | -2.7 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 2020 Hyundai Sonata
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Hyundai Sonata.
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