2006 Kia Optima Comparisons
LX Sedan
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General Pricing
| Resale Value |
$19,345.00 |
$20,825.00 |
$22,865.00 |
| Destination |
$600.00 |
$675.00 |
$625.00 |
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Engines & Power
| Standard Engine |
2.7L V6 |
2.4L I4 |
3.9L V6 |
| Horsepower |
185 @ 6000 RPM |
150 @ 5500 RPM |
240 @ 5800 RPM |
| Torque |
182 @ 4000 RPM |
160 @ 4200 RPM |
240 @ 2800 RPM |
| Valves |
4 |
4 |
2 |
| Displacement (cc) |
2656 |
2429 |
3880 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.4 X 3.0 |
3.4 X 4.0 |
3.9 X 3.3 |
| Compression Ratio |
10.4:1 |
9.4:1 |
9.8:1 |
Fuel Economy
| City (mpg) |
22 |
22 |
19 |
| Highway (mpg) |
30 |
30 |
26 |
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
3287.1 |
3135.0 |
3415.0 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
107.1 |
108.0 |
106.3 |
| Length (in.) |
186.4 |
191.2 |
188.3 |
| Width (in.) |
71.1 |
70.6 |
69.9 |
| Height (in.) |
58.3 |
54.9 |
57.5 |
| Track Front (in.) |
61.5 |
60.2 |
60.0 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
61.1 |
60.2 |
59.3 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Interior Dimensions
| Standard Seating |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
39.8 |
37.6 |
39.9 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
38.0 |
35.8 |
37.6 |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
43.7 |
42.3 |
41.9 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
37.8 |
38.1 |
38.5 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
57.1 |
55.2 |
56.7 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
56.3 |
54.7 |
56.1 |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
54.5 |
52.5 |
52.4 |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
54.7 |
53.1 |
52.0 |
Payload & Towing
| Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
104.2 |
94.0 |
101.4 |
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
| Front Suspension |
strut |
wishbone |
strut |
| Rear Suspension |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
| Tires |
205/60R16 |
205/60R16 |
225/50R18 |
Anti-Theft & Locks
| Power Door Locks |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Braking & Traction
| 4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
| Radio |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
| Cassette Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| CD Player |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| CD Changer |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Navigation Aid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Interior
| Cruise Control |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Tilt Steering |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
| Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Safety
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
| Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Seats
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
Roof
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
| Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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