These are standard specifications for the 2006 Kia Optima, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual , 4 Automatic electronically controlled Sportmatic, overdrive
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
Production Years for Series : | 2006 - 2010 |
Weight : | 3281 lbs | 1488.237 kg |
MPG City : | 23 |
MPG Highway : | 30 |
Introduced At : | 2006 North American International Auto Show |
Engine & Transmission
Inline 4 | |
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Displacement : | 2351 cc | 143.5 cu in. | 2.4 L. |
Power : | 138 BHP (101.568 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
Torque : | 147 Ft-Lbs (199 NM) @ 3000 RPM |
Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
V 6 60-degree | |
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Displacement : | 2700 cc | 164.8 cu in. | 2.7 L. |
Power : | 170 BHP (125.12 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
Torque : | 181 Ft-Lbs (245 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
5 Manual , 4 Automatic electronically controlled Sportmatic, overdrive
Handling
Safety
NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
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2006 Kia Optima 4-DR w/SAB | |
Frontal driver : | |
Frontal passenger : | |
Side driver : | |
Side rear passenger : | |
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : |
Recall
Data updated January 2023
Available Exterior Colors |
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2006 Kia Optima?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2006 Kia Optima? A: The 2006 Kia Optima has a wheelbase size of 106.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2006 Kia Optima? A: The 2006 Kia Optima has a length of 185.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2006 Kia Optima? A: The 2006 Kia Optima has a width of 71.50 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2006 Kia Optima have?A: The 2006 Kia Optima has 39.00 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2006 Kia Optima have?A: The 2006 Kia Optima has legroom of 43.30 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2006 Kia Optima? A: The 2006 Kia Optima was a .Q: What engines did the 2006 Kia Optima have? A: The 2006 Kia Optima had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2351 cc | 143.5 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 138 BHP (101.568 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 147 Ft-Lbs (199 NM) @ 3000 RPM V 6 (2700 cc | 164.8 cu in. | 2.7 L.) with 170 BHP (125.12 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 181 Ft-Lbs (245 NM) @ 4000 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 2006 Kia Optima have? A: The 2006 Kia Optima had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic electronically controlled Sportmatic, overdrive.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2006 Kia Optima? A: The 2006 Kia Optima has a wheelbase size of 106.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2006 Kia Optima? A: The 2006 Kia Optima has a length of 185.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2006 Kia Optima? A: The 2006 Kia Optima has a width of 71.50 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2006 Kia Optima have?A: The 2006 Kia Optima has 39.00 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2006 Kia Optima have?A: The 2006 Kia Optima has legroom of 43.30 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2006 Kia Optima? A: The 2006 Kia Optima was a .Q: What engines did the 2006 Kia Optima have? A: The 2006 Kia Optima had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2351 cc | 143.5 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 138 BHP (101.568 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 147 Ft-Lbs (199 NM) @ 3000 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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March 2024
69,472
February 2024
59,059
January 2024
51,090
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60,275
November 2023
58,338
October 2023
59,164
September 2023
67,264
August 2023
72,147
July 2023
70,930
June 2023
70,495
May 2023
71,497
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