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2006 Kia Sportage and 2008 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | Kia Sportage | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 162 hp@5800 164 lb-ft@4250 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,629 mm | 2,720 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,351 mm | 4,735 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,694 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,520 kg | 1,442 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 58 L | 64 L | -6 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,387 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 965 mm | -964 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 960 mm | -15 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 668 L | 419 L | 249 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,886 L | 14.8 | -13.8 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Sportage
| 2006 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Nice and roomy see full Kia Sportage review |
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 |
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