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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 | 2,700 mm | 2,840 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,719 mm | 4,900 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,859 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,487 kg | 1,415 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 60 L | 5 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,016 mm | 990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,171 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 960 mm | -5 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 884 mm | 35 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,055 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 385 L | 462 L | -77 L |
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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