Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Montero | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHC-4v 215 hp@5500 248 lb-ft@3250 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | 4WD w/low range | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.7 in | 106.3 in | 3.4 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 185.8 in | 4.4 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 71.5 in | 3.3 in |
Height | 74.2 in | 55.5 in | 18.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4787 lb. | 3279 lb. | 1508 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 39.0 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 56.9 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 55.8 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 43.3 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 37.6 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 55.7 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 54.4 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.2 in | 36.2 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 25.2 in | 0.0 in | 25.2 in |
Total Legroom | 102.7 in (over 3 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 23.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 0.0 | 13.6 ft3 | -13.6 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Mitsubishi Montero.
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 |