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2006 Kia Optima and 2013 Kia Sorento Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Kia Sorento | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
| Length | 185.8 in | 183.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 74.2 in | -2.7 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 67.3 in | -11.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3281 lb. | 3605 lb. | -324 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.2 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 59.3 in | -2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 56.3 in | -0.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 41.3 in | 2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.2 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 58.7 in | -3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 55.9 in | -1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 37.6 in | -1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.7 in | -36.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.8 in | -53.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.4 in | -44.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 110.2 in (over 3 rows) | -30.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 9.1 ft3 | 4.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.6 | 37.0 ft3 | -23.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 ft3 | 72.5 ft3 | -58.9 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 2013 Kia Sorento
| 2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The Kia Sorento had very good seating positions in the front for a very tall person, I'm almost 6'5" and was able to fit with the sunroof / panaramic roof. You get a feeling of control and confidence. You do loose about 1" or so with the see full Kia Sorento review |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable seats up front with tons of leg room. see full Kia Sorento review |
| 2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Needs an adjustable second row and a little more cargo room when the third row seat is up. see full Kia Sorento review |
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