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2006 Kia Optima and 2009 Saturn AURA Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Saturn AURA | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.3 in | -6 in |
| Length | 185.8 in | 190.9 in | -5.1 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 57.6 in | -2.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3281 lb. | 3578 lb. | -297 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 1.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.4 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 55.9 in | 1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 53.0 in | 2.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 42.2 in | 1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 54.0 in | 1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 52.2 in | 2.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 37.6 in | -1.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | -0.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.6 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | -1.3 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 2009 Saturn AURA
| 2009 Saturn AURA Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable for tall people. Lots of front seat legroom and headroom. Telescopic steering. Centre armrest adjusts nicely, I can drive with both elbows resting and still hold steering wheel. see full Saturn AURA review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 219-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats fit me well and I find I can drive for hours without discomfort. see full Saturn AURA review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tilt/telescoping. Power and heated. They hold you in place in curves better than a sedan usually does. see full Saturn AURA review |
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