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2006 Kia Optima
2006 Kia Optima
| OVERVIEW | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 | 21 | 25 |
| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Basic Warranty | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. |
| Base Engine Type | gas | gas | gas |
| Total Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cylinders | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| COLORS | LX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A) | EX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A) | New EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Colors | | | |
| Interior Colors | | | |
| Safety | LX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A) | EX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A) | New EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 front headrests | true | true | true |
| 3 rear headrests | true | true | true |
| child seat anchors | true | true | true |
| dual front side-mounted airbags | true | true | true |
| front seatbelt pretensioners | true | true | true |
| Emergency interior trunk release | true | true | true |
| Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation | true | true | true |
| Rear center 3-point belt | true | true | true |
| Rear door child safety locks | true | true | true |
| Rear height adjustable headrests | true | true | false |
| Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes | true | true | true |
| auto delay off headlights | false | true | true |
| dusk-sensing headlights | false | true | true |
| front fog/driving lights | false | true | true |
| remote anti-theft alarm system | false | true | true |
| front and rear head airbags | false | false | true |
| tire pressure monitoring | false | false | true |
| Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system | false | false | true |
| Rear multi-adjustable headrests | false | false | true |
| Comfort & Convenience | LX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A) | EX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A) | New EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A) |
|---|---|---|---|
| cruise control | true | true | true |
| front and rear cupholders | true | true | true |
| front door pockets | true | true | true |
| front seatback storage | true | true | true |
| overhead console with storage | true | false | true |
| remote trunk release | true | true | true |
| speed-proportional power steering | true | true | true |
| tilt-adjustable steering wheel | true | true | false |
| Cruise controls on steering wheel | true | true | false |
| cargo area light | true | true | true |
| front reading lights | true | true | true |
| simulated wood trim on center console | true | true | false |
| simulated wood trim on doors | true | true | false |
| Air conditioning | true | false | false |
| Dual illuminating vanity mirrors | true | true | true |
| universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.) | false | true | true |
| electrochromatic inside rearview mirror | false | true | true |
| leather steering wheel | false | true | true |
| leather trim on shift knob | false | true | true |
| Climate control | false | true | true |
| tilt and telescopic steering wheel | false | false | true |
| Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel | false | false | true |
| interior air filtration | false | false | true |
| Rear floor mats | false | false | true |
| Fuel & MPG | LX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A) | EX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A) | New EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 | 21 | 25 |
| EPA mileage est. (city/hwy) | 18/25 mpg | 18/25 mpg | 21/31 mpg |
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.2 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 16.4 gal. |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| range in miles (city/hwy) | 309.6/430.0 mi. | 309.6/430.0 mi. | 344.4/508.4 mi. |
| Engine | LX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A) | EX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A) | New EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base engine size | 2.7 L | 2.7 L | 2.4 L |
| Base engine type | gas | gas | gas |
| Cam type | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 | inline 4 |
| Horsepower | 170 hp @ 6000 rpm | 170 hp @ 6000 rpm | 161 hp @ 5800 rpm |
| Torque | 181 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm | 181 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm | 163 ft-lbs. @ 4250 rpm |
| Valves | 24 | 24 | 16 |
| Measurements | LX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A) | EX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A) | New EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo capacity, all seats in place | 13.6 cu.ft. | 13.6 cu.ft. | 14.8 cu.ft. |
| Curb weight | 3279 lbs. | 3279 lbs. | 3179 lbs. |
| EPA interior volume | 113.6 cu.ft. | 113.6 cu.ft. | 119 cu.ft. |
| Front track | 60.6 in. | 60.6 in. | 61.5 in. |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in. | 6.1 in. | 6.3 in. |
| Height | 55.5 in. | 55.5 in. | 58.3 in. |
| Length | 185.8 in. | 185.8 in. | 186.4 in. |
| Rear track | 59.8 in. | 59.8 in. | 61.1 in. |
| wheelbase | 106.3 in. | 106.3 in. | 107.1 in. |
| Width | 71.5 in. | 71.5 in. | 71.1 in. |
| Turning circle | 34.1 ft. | 34.1 ft. | 35.5 ft. |
| Front Seats | LX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A) | EX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A) | New EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-way manual passenger seat adjustment | true | true | true |
| 8-way manual driver seat adjustments | true | false | false |
| bucket front seats | true | true | true |
| cloth | true | true | true |
| height-adjustable driver seat | true | true | true |
| Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support | true | true | true |
| front headroom | 39.0 in. | 39.0 in. | 39.8 in. |
| front hiproom | 55.8 in. | 55.8 in. | 54.5 in. |
| front legroom | 43.3 in. | 43.3 in. | 43.7 in. |
| Front shoulder room | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. | 57.1 in. |
| 8-way power driver seat | false | true | true |
| Rear Seats | LX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A) | EX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A) | New EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A) |
|---|---|---|---|
| folding with storage center armrest | true | true | true |
| rear headroom | 37.6 in. | 37.6 in. | 38.0 in. |
| rear hiproom | 54.4 in. | 54.4 in. | 54.7 in. |
| rear legroom | 36.2 in. | 36.2 in. | 37.8 in. |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.7 in. | 55.7 in. | 56.3 in. |
| Split-folding rear seatback | true | true | true |
| Drive Train | LX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A) | EX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A) | New EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive type | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Power Features | LX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A) | EX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A) | New EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 one-touch power window | true | true | true |
| power door locks | true | false | false |
| Heated mirrors | true | true | true |
| Power mirrors | true | true | true |
| remote keyless power door locks | false | true | true |
| Instrumentation | LX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A) | EX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A) | New EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A) |
|---|---|---|---|
| clock | true | true | true |
| low fuel level warning | true | true | true |
| tachometer | true | true | true |
| trip computer | false | false | true |
| Suspension | LX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A) | EX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A) | New EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A) |
|---|---|---|---|
| double wishbone front suspension | true | true | false |
| four-wheel independent suspension | true | true | true |
| multi-link rear suspension | true | true | true |
| MacPherson strut front suspension | false | false | true |
| In-Car Entertainment | LX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A) | EX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A) | New EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 total speakers | true | true | false |
| mast antenna | true | false | false |
| AM/FM stereo | true | false | true |
| Infinity premium brand speakers | false | true | true |
| element antenna | false | true | true |
| AM/FM CD-controller stereo | false | true | false |
| 1 subwoofer(s) | false | false | true |
| Infinity premium brand stereo system | false | false | true |
| Warranty | LX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A) | EX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A) | New EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. |
| powertrain | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. |
| Roadside | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. |
| Rust | 5 yr./ 100000 mi. | 5 yr./ 100000 mi. | 5 yr./ 100000 mi. |
| Tires and Wheels | LX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A) | EX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A) | New EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A) |
|---|---|---|---|
| alloy wheels | true | true | true |
| inside mounted spare tire | true | true | true |
| temporary spare tire | true | true | true |
| 16 x 6.0-in. wheels | true | true | false |
| all-season tires | true | true | true |
| P205/55R16 tires | true | true | false |
| Steel spare wheel | true | true | true |
| 16 x 6.5-in. wheels | false | false | true |
| P205/60R H tires | false | false | true |
| LX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A) | EX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A) | New EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A) | |
|---|---|---|---|
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