Model Year | 2006 | 2020 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Nissan Rogue | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 175 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.5 in | -0.2 in |
Length | 185.8 in | 184.5 in | 1.3 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 72.4 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 66.3 in | -10.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3279 lb. | 3424 lb. | -145 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 41.6 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 56.6 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 54.0 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 43.0 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.5 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 55.9 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 52.1 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 37.9 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.6 in | -34.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.3 in | -49.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.0 in | -42 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.4 in | -31.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 112.3 in (over 3 rows) | -32.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 9.4 ft3 | 4.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.6 | 32.0 ft3 | -18.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 ft3 | 70.0 ft3 | -56.4 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 |
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