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Lincoln MKX (2012) vs. Kia Optima (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Lincoln MKX and 2006 Kia Optima specs.

2012 Lincoln MKX and 2006 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year 2012 2006  
Model Lincoln MKX Kia Optima  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 111.2 in 106.3 in 4.9 in
Length 186.7 in 185.8 in 0.9 in
Width 76.0 in 71.5 in 4.5 in
Height 67.3 in 55.5 in 11.8 in
Curb Weight 4361 lb. 3281 lb. 1080 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.0 gal. 17.2 gal. 0.8 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 54.4 in 55.8 in -1.4 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 58.7 in 55.7 in 3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.2 in 54.4 in 0.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.6 in 36.2 in 3.4 in
Total Legroom 80.3 in (over 2 rows) 79.5 in (over 2 rows) 0.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 32.3 ft3 13.6 ft3 18.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 68.6 ft3 13.6 ft3 55 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Lincoln MKX

2012 Lincoln MKX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 heated AND cooled front seats see full Lincoln MKX review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Optima

2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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