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2006 Kia Optima and 2013 Kia Sorento Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Kia Sorento | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,719 mm | 4,671 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,885 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,709 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,488 kg | 1,635 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 75 L | -10 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 996 mm | -5 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 996 mm | -41 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 955 mm | -36 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 932 mm | -932 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,367 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,128 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 795 mm | -795 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,799 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 258 L | 127 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.6 | 1,048 L | 12.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 | 2,053 L | 11.6 |
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 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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