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2006 Kia Optima Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions
| Body | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Length | 185.8 in |
| Width | 71.5 in |
| Height | 55.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3281 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) |
| Cargo Volume | 13.6 ft3 |
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 |
2006 Kia Optima 4-door Sedan Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | LX | EX |
| Standard Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@5500 147 lb-ft@3000 | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@5500 147 lb-ft@3000 |
| Optional Engine(s) | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
| Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 205/60HR15 tires | 205/60HR15 tires |
| Optional Tires | 205/55HR16 tires | 205/55HR16 tires |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2006 Kia Optima
| 2006 Kia Optima Powertrain: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The 4 cylinder is surprisingly powerful, and gets EXCELLENT gas mileage see full Kia Optima review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2006 Kia Optima
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2006 Kia Optima.
2006 Kia Optima MSRP and Invoice Prices
| Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
| 4dr Sedan | LX | 16,400 | 15,245 | 590 |
| 4dr Sedan | EX | 19,100 | 17,605 | 590 |
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