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2006 Toyota Highlander and 2006 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 160 kW@5600 301 Nm@3600 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 127 kW@6000 245 Nm@4000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,689 mm | 4,719 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,826 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,725 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,655 kg | 1,487 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 65 L | 7 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 919 mm | 6 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 820 mm | 0 mm | 820 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,351 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,011 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 767 mm | 0 mm | 767 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,725 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 297 L | 385 L | -88 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,124 L | 13.6 | -12.6 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,282 L | 13.6 | -11.6 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Toyota Highlander
| 2006 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander 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 | ||
| 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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