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2006 Kia Optima and 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 113.9 in | -7.6 in |
| Length | 185.8 in | 188.8 in | -3 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 76.4 in | -4.9 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 68.2 in | -12.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3279 lb. | 4711 lb. | -1432 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.6 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 59.8 in | -2.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 41.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.9 in | -1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 56.7 in | -1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 0.0 in | 54.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 34.9 in | 1.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 3.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 | -18.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | -57.3 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 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
| 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |
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