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2006 Kia Optima and 2008 Kia Sorento Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Kia Sorento | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 228 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,710 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,719 mm | 4,590 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,862 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,487 kg | 1,852 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 80 L | -15 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,008 mm | 990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,003 mm | 954 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 917 mm | 2 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 898 L | -513 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 | 1,880 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 2008 Kia Sorento
| 2008 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 |
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