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2006 Lincoln LS vs 2020 Kia Optima

📊 Key Differences
  • Fuel economy: 18 MPG vs 42 MPG combined — Kia Optima is more efficient
  • Annual fuel cost: $3850 vs $1400 — Kia Optima saves $ per year
  • Fuel type: Premium Gasoline vs Regular Gasoline
Specification 2006 Lincoln LS 2020 Kia Optima
Year20062020
ClassMidsize CarsMidsize Cars
Fuel TypePremium GasolineRegular Gasoline
DriveRear-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spdAutomatic (AM6)
Cylinders84
Displacement (L)3.92.0
City MPG1640
Highway MPG2245
Combined MPG1842
Annual Fuel Cost$3850$1400
CO₂ (g/mile)493.72222222222223213.0
EPA Fuel Economy Score—/109/10
EPA GHG Score—/109/10
Overall Safety5/5 ★
Frontal Crash5/5
Side Crash5/5
Rollover5/5
🚗 2006 Lincoln LS

Midsize Cars with 18 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Premium Gasoline. Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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🚗 2020 Kia Optima

Midsize Cars with 42 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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