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Here's how the 2006 Hyundai Sonata, 2003 Kia Optima, 2009 Kia Spectra and the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx measure up.
2006 Hyundai Sonata
4dr Sdn GL I4 Manual
$17,895
Starting MSRP
2003 Kia Optima
4dr Sdn LX Manual
$15,500
Starting MSRP
2009 Kia Spectra
4dr Sdn Man LX
$13,550
Starting MSRP
2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
5dr Sdn LT
$20,575
Starting MSRP

Overview
Door
4-door 4-door 4-door 4-door
Seats
5 5 5 5
Engine

162.0-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel)

138.0-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel)

138.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel)

217.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel)
Combined MPG
0 0 26 0
Size
188.9" length, 58.0" height 185.8" length, 55.5" height 177.2" length, 57.9" height 187.8" length, 58.1" height
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive

Exterior color
Exterior color

Interior color
Interior color

Gray

Quartz

Anthracite

Gray

Gray

Black

Taupe / Brown

Titanium

Torch Red / Black

Light Cashmere

Transmissions
Transmissions

M/T

5-Speed M/T

M/T

5-Speed M/T

M/T

5-Speed M/T

A/T

4-Speed A/T

Vehicle
EPA Classification
- Compact Midsize Large

Wheels
Front Wheel Material
- Steel Steel N/A
Rear Wheel Size
- 15 x 6.0 in 15 x -TBD- in 16 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
- - N/A N/A
Front Wheel Size
- 15 x 6.0 in 15 x -TBD- in 16 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Material
- Steel Steel N/A
Spare Wheel Material
- - - N/A

Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- 600 N/A N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- 110 N/A N/A

Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
- 138 @ 5500 138 @ 6000 217 @ 5800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
- 147 @ 3000 136 @ 4500 217 @ 4000
Engine Type
- Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas V6
Displacement
- 2.4L/144 2.0L/122 3.5L/214

Mileage
Cruising Range - City
- 395.60 mi 322.00 mi 320.00 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy
- N/A N/A N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - City
- N/A N/A N/A
Cruising Range - Hwy
- 516.00 mi 420.00 mi 480.00 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City
- 23 MPG 23 MPG 20 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy
- 30 MPG 30 MPG 30 MPG
Fuel Economy Est-Combined
- N/A 26 MPG N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined
- N/A N/A N/A

Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
- Independent Independent 4-Link
Suspension Type - Front
- Independent Independent MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
- Multi-Link Dual-Link -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
- Double Wishbone MacPherson Strut -

Brakes
Brake ABS System
- - - 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
- N/A N/A N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
- Yes - Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
- Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
- 11.0 x -TBD- in 10.8 x -TBD- in 11.65 x 1.02 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
- 10.3 x -TBD- in - 10.63 x 0.55 in
Brake Type
- Pwr Pwr Pwr
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
- - Yes -

Fuel Tank
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
- N/A N/A N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
- 17.2 gal 14.0 gal 16 gal

Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- N/A N/A 15.9
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
- N/A N/A N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- 2.76 2.8 3.1
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
- 34.1 ft 33.3 ft 37.6 ft
Steering Type
- Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Hydraulic Pwr

Tires
Rear Tire Size
- P205/60HR15 P195/60R15 P215/60R16
Front Tire Size
- P205/60HR15 P195/60R15 P215/60R16
Spare Tire Size
- - N/A N/A

Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
- N/A - 1000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
- N/A - 100 lbs

Weight Information
Base Curb Weight
- 3281 lbs 2701-2826 lbs 3476 lbs

Dimensions
Trunk Volume
- 13.6 ft³ 12.2 ft³ N/A
Liftover Height
- N/A N/A N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
- - - 41.0 ft³
Second Hip Room
- 54.4 in 53.9 in 52.4 in
Length, Overall
- 185.8 in 177.2 in 187.8 in
Front Leg Room
- 43.3 in 42.8 in 41.9 in
Track Width, Front
- 60.6 in 58.9 in 60.0 in
Height, Overall
- 55.5 in 57.9 in 58.1 in
Second Shoulder Room
- 55.7 in 53.9 in 55.5 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
- 71.5 in 68.3 in 69.8 in
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
- - - 22.8 ft³
Track Width, Rear
- 59.8 in 58.5 in 60.2 in
Wheelbase
- 106.3 in 102.8 in 112.3 in
Front Shoulder Room
- 56.9 in 55.1 in 56.7 in
Front Hip Room
- 55.8 in 52.4 in 53.5 in
Front Head Room
- 39.0 in 40.0 in 39.4 in
Second Leg Room
- 36.2 in 35.4 in 41.0 in
Passenger Capacity
- 5 5 5
Second Head Room
- 37.6 in 38.2 in 39.4 in
Passenger Volume
- 86.4 ft³ 97.0 ft³ 106 ft³
Min Ground Clearance
- 6.1 in 6.3 in 6.1 in

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