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2006 Kia Optima and 2018 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Mazda Mazda3 | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,719 mm | 4,580 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,487 kg | 1,346 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 50 L | 15 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 980 mm | 11 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 953 mm | 2 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 909 mm | 10 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 385 L | 351 L | 34 L |
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 2018 Mazda Mazda3
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Mazda Mazda3.
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