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2008 Kia Optima and 2006 Toyota Camry Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Toyota Camry | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 190 hp@5800 197 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 107.1 in | 0 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 189.2 in | -2.8 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 70.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 58.7 in | -0.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3287 lb. | 3340 lb. | -53 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 57.5 in | -0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 54.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 41.6 in | 2.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.4 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 56.7 in | -0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 54.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 0 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 | -1.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Optima
| 2008 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 Toyota Camry
| 2006 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
I have arthritis and it is great to have a seat that i can lower and slide way back. Not just great - it was important in the purchase decision. . see full Toyota Camry review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat is large and lots of leg room. Nice feature is the center armrest, which many cars in this price range do not have. see full Toyota Camry review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Big and comfy. see full Toyota Camry review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Big and comfy. see full Toyota Camry review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 187-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Very big seat area for a big person. Easy to get in and out of. see full Toyota Camry review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 157-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The wings are not angled up too steeply for my wide, creaky hips. I still need a two-inch foam insert to see properly and compensate for the lack of OEM padding in the seat, though. see full Toyota Camry review |
| 2006 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
These seats seem to have been designed for someone 250 pounds. Wide, flat, and no proper support for your back. While this has a lumbar support for the driver, the poor seat design makes this uncomfortable for long trips. see full Toyota Camry review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
It could not seat three adults, while the Ford could easily seat three large people, and give them limo-like legroom. see full Toyota Camry review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
ok, but not as roomy as the azera see full Toyota Camry review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
knees touching the back of the front seat (after i adjusted the front seat to how i would sit) see full Toyota Camry review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 157-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Hand parking brake uncomfortable to right leg on long trips. see full Toyota Camry review |
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