Specs - 2006 Kia Optima Technical Specifications
| Brakes | EX | LX |
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| Brake ABS System | | |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.0 x - TBD - | 11.0 x - TBD - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.3 x - TBD - | 10.3 x - TBD - |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | EX | LX |
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| Trunk Volume (ft³) | 13.6 | 13.6 |
| Engine | EX | LX |
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| Displacement | 2.4L/144 | 2.4L/144 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 138 @ 5500 | 138 @ 5500 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 147 @ 3000 | 147 @ 3000 |
| Exterior Dimensions | EX | LX |
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| Height, Overall (in) | 55.5 | 55.5 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 185.8 | 185.8 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 106.3 | 106.3 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 71.5 | 71.5 |
| Fuel Tank | EX | LX |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 17.2 | 17.2 |
| Steering | EX | LX |
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| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.76 | 2.76 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 34.1 | 34.1 |
| Suspension | EX | LX |
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| Suspension Type - Front | Independent | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Multi-Link | Multi-Link |
| Tires | EX | LX |
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| Front Tire Size | P205/60R15 | P205/60R15 |
| Rear Tire Size | P205/60R15 | P205/60R15 |
| Transmission | EX | LX |
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| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Type | 4 | 5 |
| Vehicle | EX | LX |
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| Front Head Room (in) | 39.0 | 39.0 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 43.3 | 43.3 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 56.9 | 56.9 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.6 | 37.6 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 36.2 | 36.2 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 55.7 | 55.7 |
| Weight Information | EX | LX |
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| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3301 | 3281 |