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2006 Kia Optima Specifications

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2006 Kia Optima
Starting Price:
$16,355
Estimated MPG:
24 city | 34 hwy
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2006 Kia Optima Specifications

Air Conditioning

Front air conditioning:
Automatic

Airbags

Passenger Airbag:
Yes

Audio System

In-Dash CD:
Single
Radio:
AM/FM stereo

Brakes

Front brakes:
Ventilated disc

Child Safety

Child safety locks:
Yes

Convenience Features

Cruise control:
Cruise control
Power steering:
Power steering
Steering wheel:
Tilt-adjustable

Dimensions

Front Head Room:
39.0
Front Leg Room:
43.3
Overall height:
55.5
Overall Length:
185.8
Overall Width:
71.5
Rear Head Room:
37.6
Rear Leg Room:
36.2
Wheelbase:
106.3

Driver Seat

Power Adjustments:
8

Engine

Compression Ratio:
10.00 : 1
Displacement:
143
Horse Power:
138
Size:
2.4
Vehicle Emissions:
LEV

Engine Spec

Cylinder configuration:
I-4
Drive type:
front-wheel
Engine liters:
2.4
Fuel tank capacity:
17.2gal.
Horsepower:
138hp @ 5,500RPM
Number of valves:
16
Recommended fuel:
regular unleaded
Torque:
147 lb.-ft. @ 3,000RPM
Transmission:
4 speed automatic

Fuel Consumption

City:
22
Highway:
30

Instrumentation

Tachometer:
Tachometer

Mirrors

Driver mirror adjustment:
Power remote

Roof

Sunroof:
Express open glass

Seats

Total Seating Capacity:
5

Security

Anti-theft alarm system:
Yes

Suspension

Front suspension type:
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension Type:
Multi-link

Tires

Diameter:
15.0
Prefix:
P
Profile:
60
Speed Rating:
H
Type:
AS
Width:
205

Transmission

Automatic type:
Automatic
Number of speeds:
4

Warranty

roadside months:
60

Weights and Capacities

Curb weight:
3,301
Max cargo capacity:
14

Wheels

Diameter:
15
Rim Type:
Silver alloy
Width:
6

Windows

Power windows:
Power windows
Rear defogger:
Rear defogger
Standard Features

Body Exterior

Bodyside moldings
Bumpers
: body-color
Door mirrors
: body-color
Heated door mirrors
Number of doors
: 4
Power door mirrors

Convenience Features

1-touch down
Air conditioning
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Automatic temperature control
Driver door bin
Driver vanity mirror
Front cupholders
Garage door transmitter
: HomeLink
Illuminated entry
Passenger door bin
Passenger vanity mirror
Power moonroof
Power windows
Rear cupholders
Remote keyless entry
Speed control
Tilt steering wheel

Entertainment Features

AM/FM radio
Cassette
CD player
Speakers
: 6

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Front fog lights
Front reading lights
Fully automatic headlights
Rear window defroster
Tachometer
Variably intermittent wipers

Powertrain

Cylinder configuration
: I-4
Drive type
: front-wheel
Engine liters
: 2.4
Fuel economy city
: 22mpg
Fuel economy highway
: 30mpg
Fuel tank capacity
: 17.2gal.
Horsepower
: 138hp @ 5,500RPM
Manual-shift auto
: Sportmatic
Number of valves
: 16
Recommended fuel
: regular unleaded
Torque
: 147 lb.-ft. @ 3,000RPM
Transmission
: 4 speed automatic
Variable valve control

Safety and Security

4 wheel disc brakes
Adjustable head restraints
: driver and passenger w/tilt
Dual front impact airbags
Dual front side impact airbags
Occupant sensing airbag
Panic alarm
Security system

Seats and Trim

Front center armrest
: w/storage
Front seats
: bucket
Leather shift knob
Leather steering wheel
Max seating capacity
: 5
Power driver seat
Rear seat center armrest
Rear seats
: bench
Split folding rear seat

Specs and Dimensions

Compression ratio
: 10.00 to 1
Engine bore x stroke
: 86.5mm x 100.0mm (3.41" x 3.94")
Engine displacement
: 2.4 L
Engine horsepower
: 138hp @ 5,500RPM
Engine torque
: 147 lb.-ft. @ 3,000RPM
Exterior body width
: 1,816mm (71.5")
Exterior height
: 1,410mm (55.5")
Exterior length
: 4,719mm (185.8")
Front headroom
: 991mm (39.0")
Front hiproom
: 1,417mm (55.8")
Front legroom
: 1,100mm (43.3")
Front shoulder room
: 1,445mm (56.9")
Passenger volume
: 2,832L (100.0 cu.ft.)
Rear headroom
: 955mm (37.6")
Rear hiproom
: 1,382mm (54.4")
Rear legroom
: 919mm (36.2")
Rear shoulder room
: 1,415mm (55.7")
Turning radius
: 5.2m (17.1')
Wheelbase
: 2,700mm (106.3")

Suspension/Handling

Alloy wheels
Four wheel independent suspension
Front anti-roll bar
Front tires
: 205/60HR15.0
Power steering
Rear anti-roll bar
Rear tires
: 205/60HR15.0
Wheel size
: 15"

Warranty

Basic warranty
: 60 months/60,000miles
Corrosion perforation warranty
: 60 months/100,000miles
Powertrain warranty
: 120 months/100,000miles
Roadside assistance coverage
: 60 months/60,000miles
Optional Features

Body Exterior

Spoiler
Optional

Entertainment Features

Remote CD player
Optional

Seats and Trim

Leather upholstery
Optional
Power passenger seat
Optional

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