Acura TL vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 vs 2020 catalog dimensions. Acura TL · Kia Optima
- Length195.5 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance5.7 in – 5.9 in
- Curb weight3,699 lb – 3,948 lb
- Width74.0 in
- Kia Optima width73.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 4.4 in shorter (195.5 in vs 191.1 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.8 in narrower (74.0 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.5 in taller (57.2 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 110.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura TL has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.8 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 430 lb heavier (3,824 lb vs 3,394 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 430 lb heavier (3,824 lb vs 3,394 lb)
- Ground clearance: Acura TL has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.8 in vs 5.3 in)
- Length: Kia Optima is 4.4 in shorter (195.5 in vs 191.1 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.8 in narrower (74.0 in vs 73.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 110.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 4.4 in Check garage fit for Acura TL · garage fit for Kia Optima
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceAcura TL — Acura TL has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Optima — Based on length × width (Kia Optima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura TL | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.5 in | 191.1 in | 4.4 in |
| Width | 74.0 in | 73.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 57.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 110.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | 5.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,824 lb | 3,394 lb | 430 lb |
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