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2008 Kia Optima and 2006 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 121 kW@5800 222 Nm@4250 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 127 kW@6000 245 Nm@4000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,735 mm | 4,719 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,806 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,442 kg | 1,487 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 65 L | -1 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 955 mm | 10 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 919 mm | 41 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 419 L | 385 L | 34 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Optima
| 2008 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 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 |
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