Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Toyota Matrix | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@7600 126 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 | 171.3 in | 14.5 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 69.9 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 61.6 in | -6.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3279 lb. | 2800 lb. | 479 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 | 21.8 ft3 | -8.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 ft3 | 53.2 ft3 | -39.6 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 |
2006 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
a lot of place, even for tall people. see full Toyota Matrix review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of room in rear seats while both front seats are being used, enough room for 5 adults. see full Toyota Matrix review |
2006 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
very uncomfortable and not ergonomic at all. especially with child sits. see full Toyota Matrix review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Were flat and didnt grip you well see full Toyota Matrix review |