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2006 Optima EX Sedan Specs

If numbers tell half the story, checking the 2006 Kia Optima EX Sedan specs is an easy first step useful for easily narrowing down your decisions. An once-over of the data we have here will tell you if a car is too big or small, too light or heavy, has the right balance between power and gas mileage, and so on and so forth.
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2006 Kia Optima Research

2006 Kia Optima

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Transmissions: 4-Speed Automatic; 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Front Wheel Drive

Optima EX Sedan Specifications

Performance & Efficiency Hide
2,656 cc 2.7 liters V 6 front engine with 86.7 mm bore, 75 mm stroke, 10 compression ratio, double overhead cam and four valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel 87
Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 27 and EPA city (mpg): 20
Multi-point injection fuel system
17.2 gallon main unleaded fuel tank
Power: 128 kW , 170 HP SAE @ 6,000 rpm; 181 ft lb , 245 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking Hide
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs , multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
Exterior & Aerodynamics Hide
Body side molding
Body color front and rear bumpers
Chrome/bright trim around side windows and on side of body
Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 185.8, overall width (inches): 71.5, overall height (inches): 55.5, wheelbase (inches): 106.3, front track (inches): 60.6, rear track (inches): 59.8 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 34.1
Front fog lights
Projector beam lens halogen bulb headlights
Luxury trim leather on gearknob, wood/woodgrain on doors and wood/woodgrain on dashboard
Black paint
Fixed rear window with defogger
Glass electric front sunroof
Tinted glass on cabin
Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,279
Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
Interior Hide
12v power outlet: front and 1
Air conditioning with climate control
Element antenna
Peripheral anti-theft protection
Front and rear ashtray
Infinity audio system with AM/FM, CD player and cassette
Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 13.6
Front seats cigar lighter
Clock
Coming home device
Full dashboard console with open storage box , full floor console with covered storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats and rear seats cup holders fixed
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
External temperature
Floor covering: carpet in load area
Driver front airbag , passenger front airbag with occupant sensors
Bucket electrically adjustable driver seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, four adjustments and tilt adjustment , bucket passenger seat
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Front seat center armrest
Garage door opener
Lockable glove compartment
Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats , three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
Headlight control with dusk sensor and auto off with ignition
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 39, rear headroom (inches): 37.6, front hip room (inches): 55.8, rear hip room (inches): 54.4, front leg room (inches): 43.3, rear leg room (inches): 36.2, front shoulder room (inches): 56.9, rear shoulder room (inches): 55.7 and interior volume (cu ft): 100
Low fuel level warning
Remote power locks
Power steering
Front power windows with one one-touch , rear power windows
Front reading lights
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
Rear seat center armrest integral box
Three asymmetrical bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
Automatic operation rear view mirror
Remote fuel filler door release
Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
Front seat back storage
Cloth seat upholstery with additional cloth
Seating: five seats
Front side airbag
Six speaker(s)
Leather covered multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment
Tachometer
Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system with recirculation setting