Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Lincoln MKX | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6250 250 lb-ft@4500 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 106.3 in | 4.9 in |
Length | 186.5 in | 185.8 in | 0.7 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 71.5 in | 4.3 in |
Height | 67.2 in | 55.5 in | 11.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4220 lb. | 3279 lb. | 941 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.0 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 56.9 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.8 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 43.3 in | -2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.6 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.8 in | 55.7 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 54.4 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 36.2 in | 3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.7 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 55.1 ft3 |
2008 Lincoln MKX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
Very hard seats with the air conditioned seat option see full Lincoln MKX review |
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 |