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2006 Kia Optima and 2006 Pontiac Vibe Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Pontiac Vibe | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@7600 125 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.4 in | 3.9 in |
| Length | 185.8 in | 171.9 in | 13.9 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 69.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 62.2 in | -6.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3279 lb. | 2781 lb. | 498 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.6 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 53.2 in | 3.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 51.7 in | 4.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 41.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.8 in | -2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 52.6 in | 3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 47.8 in | 6.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 36.3 in | -0.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 1.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 19.3 ft3 | -5.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 ft3 | 54.1 ft3 | -40.5 ft3 |
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 Pontiac Vibe
| 2006 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Leather seats have been durable and relatively comfortable although no lumbar control, which would have welcomed. Despite some reviews saying driving position is odd, it fits me just fine and I like being able to simply get it--I don't have to climb up as in a SUV and I don't have to get down, as in a sedan. Rear seat room is amazing for such a small car. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
| 2006 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It would only fit the 2 kids in their seat. There is a 3rd belt, but the car seats took up the space where the adult would go between them. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Heating/cooling of the rear seats is poor. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The driver's seat lacks lumbar support. I made a minor modification to significantly improve the driver seat: I shaped a piece of upholstery foam to create lumbar support. I fit it under the seat cloth so it looks factory. Without it I was slouching and had back aches within 30 minutes of driving. My test drive was 10 minutes. My wife found an inadequate situation on the passenger seat. She needs a very upright seat back. That makes the headrest push her head forward. She uses a 2" thick piece of foam on the upper 2/3rd of the back rest to create a little space between her head and the headrest. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
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