Spec Sizes

Acura TL vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Acura TL · Kia Optima

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length186.2 in
  • Height56.7 in
  • Wheelbase107.9 in
  • Curb weight3,557 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.2 in
  • Kia Optima width71.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Optima is 0.4 in shorter (186.2 in vs 185.8 in)
  • Width: Kia Optima is 0.7 in narrower (72.2 in vs 71.5 in)
  • Height: Acura TL is 1.2 in taller (56.7 in vs 55.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura TL is 267 lb heavier (3,557 lb vs 3,290 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura TL is 267 lb heavier (3,557 lb vs 3,290 lb)
  2. Height: Acura TL is 1.2 in taller (56.7 in vs 55.5 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 106.3 in)
  4. Width: Kia Optima is 0.7 in narrower (72.2 in vs 71.5 in)
  5. Length: Kia Optima is 0.4 in shorter (186.2 in vs 185.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 0.4 in Check garage fit for Acura TL · garage fit for Kia Optima
  • Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 0.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintKia Optima — Based on length × width (Kia Optima)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura TLKia OptimaDifference
Length186.2 in185.8 in0.4 in
Width72.2 in71.5 in0.7 in
Height56.7 in55.5 in1.2 in
Wheelbase107.9 in106.3 in1.6 in
Curb weight3,557 lb3,290 lb267 lb

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