Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Nissan Armada | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 317 hp@4900 385 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 123.2 in | -16.9 in |
Length | 185.8 in | 207.7 in | -21.9 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 79.3 in | -7.8 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 77.2 in | -21.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3279 lb. | 5302 lb. | -2023 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -10.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 41.0 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 65.0 in | -8.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 61.3 in | -5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 41.8 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 40.0 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 65.0 in | -9.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 60.8 in | -6.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 41.9 in | -5.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 63.7 in | -63.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.8 in | -48.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.2 in | -32.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 115.9 in (over 3 rows) | -36.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 20.0 ft3 | -6.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.6 | 56.7 ft3 | -43.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 ft3 | 97.1 ft3 | -83.5 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Nissan Armada.