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2006 Kia Optima and 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 127 kW@6000 245 Nm@4000 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 110 kW@5000 230 Nm@3750 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,507 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,719 mm | 4,092 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,487 kg | 1,345 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 55 L | 10 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 970 mm | 21 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 932 mm | 23 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,252 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 851 mm | 68 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,852 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 340 L | 45 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 | 770 L | -756.4 |
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 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle.
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