Acura TSX vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 vs 2020 catalog dimensions. Acura TSX · Kia Optima
- Length186.2 in
- Height56.7 in
- Wheelbase106.6 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight3,400 lb
- Width72.5 in
- Kia Optima width73.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura TSX is 4.9 in shorter (186.2 in vs 191.1 in)
- Width: Acura TSX is 0.7 in narrower (72.5 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 1.0 in taller (56.7 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (106.6 in vs 110.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura TSX has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TSX is 6 lb heavier (3,400 lb vs 3,394 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Acura TSX has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (106.6 in vs 110.4 in)
- Length: Acura TSX is 4.9 in shorter (186.2 in vs 191.1 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 1.0 in taller (56.7 in vs 57.7 in)
- Width: Acura TSX is 0.7 in narrower (72.5 in vs 73.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura TSX — Acura TSX is shorter by 4.9 in Check garage fit for Acura TSX · garage fit for Kia Optima
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura TSX — Acura TSX is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceAcura TSX — Acura TSX has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura TSX — Based on length × width (Acura TSX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura TSX | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.2 in | 191.1 in | 4.9 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 73.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 57.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.6 in | 110.4 in | 3.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 5.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,400 lb | 3,394 lb | 6 lb |
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