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2006 Kia Optima and 2009 Nissan Pathfinder Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 127 kW@6000 245 Nm@4000 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 198 kW@5600 395 Nm@4000 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,719 mm | 4,884 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,829 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,487 kg | 2,017 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 80 L | -15 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,016 mm | 990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,016 mm | 954 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 869 mm | 50 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 932 mm | -932 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,450 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,118 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 714 mm | -714 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,659 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 467 L | -82 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.6 | 1,393 L | 12.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 | 2,243 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 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
| 2009 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
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