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Kia Optima (2006) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Kia Optima and 2016 Mazda Mazda6 specs.

2006 Kia Optima and 2016 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year 2006 2016  
Model Kia Optima Mazda Mazda6  
Engine 2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
184 hp@5700
185 lb-ft@3250
 
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 111.4 in -5.1 in
Length 185.8 in 191.5 in -5.7 in
Width 71.5 in 72.4 in -0.9 in
Height 55.5 in 57.1 in -1.6 in
Curb Weight 3279 lb. 3250 lb. 29 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.2 gal. 16.4 gal. 0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.0 in 38.4 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.9 in 57.1 in -0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.8 in 56.1 in -0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.3 in 42.2 in 1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 37.1 in 0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.7 in 55.5 in 0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.4 in 56.1 in -1.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.2 in 38.7 in -2.5 in
Total Legroom 79.5 in (over 2 rows) 80.9 in (over 2 rows) -1.4 in
Cargo Volume 13.6 ft3 14.8 ft3 -1.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Optima

2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2016 Mazda Mazda6

2016 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Why doesn't this vehicle have heated front seats (they only cost a tenner or so at manufacturing time) and why doesn't it have electric front seats with memory (it is particularly annoying to have to try and reset the seat after the garage has had the car and adjusted it to their liking)! Again electric front seats don;t really cost anything much to build in. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
 
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