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2006 Kia Optima and 2006 Kia Sorento Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Kia Sorento | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 192 hp@5500 217 lb-ft@3000 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.7 in | -0.4 in |
| Length | 185.8 in | 179.8 in | 6 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 73.3 in | -1.8 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 68.1 in | -12.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3279 lb. | 4123 lb. | -844 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -3.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.7 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 58.9 in | -2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 55.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 42.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.5 in | -1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 58.4 in | -2.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 58.0 in | -3.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 36.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 0.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 31.4 ft3 | -17.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 ft3 | 66.4 ft3 | -52.8 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 2006 Kia Sorento
| 2006 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The leather seats are supportive yet soft. it feels like a couch. see full Kia Sorento review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It is a comfortable seat position to provide good all around visibility. see full Kia Sorento review |
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