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2006 Kia Optima and 2006 Mazda Mazda5 Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Mazda Mazda5 | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 127 kW@6000 245 Nm@4000 |
2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 117 kW@6500 201 Nm@4500 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,719 mm | 4,610 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,755 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,631 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,487 kg | 1,537 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 60 L | 5 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,034 mm | 990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,344 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,001 mm | 954 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 894 mm | 25 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 942 mm | -942 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,250 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,039 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 780 mm | -780 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,708 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 320 L | 65 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.6 | 1,257 L | 12.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 | 2,008 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 2006 Mazda Mazda5
| 2006 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seats fit adults or kids in car seats adequately, especially for an economy car. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great, height adjustable driver seat, with good lumbar support. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Second row seats have lots of room, can slide fore and aft, and can recline. The passenger seats up in a chair-like posture, with great support for thighs. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tons of rear seat room, and the second row seats can slide back/forth and recline. Third row is reserved for small children, however. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Can easily and comfortably seat six (6!) adults in a small package with storage space remaining. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear doors are the sliding type, which is the most practical (and brilliant) type of rear doors for children. I also like the fact that the middle seats recline and slide, they have storage under the cushions, and a third row of usable seating! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very practical and roomy for the size of car. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good driving position, everything to hand see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
six seats, what else can i say see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Flexible layout. Individual captains chairs in the middle row provides ample space. 3rd row is best left for kids under pre teens, but a short trip would be ok for adults. 2nd and 3rd rows seats can be folded down flat individually. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2006 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
With the seat all back, there is not much room for anyone over six feet tall. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tight fit once the front seats are slid back. Third row is useless if the second row is slid back. see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
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