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2006 Kia Optima and 2006 Hyundai Tucson Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Hyundai Tucson | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,629 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,719 mm | 4,326 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,679 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,487 kg | 1,529 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 58 L | 7 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,024 mm | 990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 986 mm | -31 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 945 mm | -26 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 643 L | -258 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 | 1,855 L | 12.6 |
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 2006 Hyundai Tucson
| 2006 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of leg room. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats for long drives, with plenty of room for me, at 6 ft 4 in tall. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD |
Nice and roomy, legs not cramped and seats are reasonably supportive. Not so good for lumbar support see full Hyundai Tucson review |
| 2006 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear leg room is non existant. My wife and I have an empty nest for the most part it is only the two of us. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
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