Acura TSX vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Acura TSX · Kia Optima
- Length185.6 in
- Height56.6 in
- Wheelbase106.4 in
- Curb weight3,400 lb – 3,680 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Kia Optima width71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura TSX is 3.4 in shorter (185.6 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 1.3 in narrower (72.4 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 1.7 in taller (56.6 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 107.1 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TSX is 315 lb heavier (3,540 lb vs 3,226 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura TSX is 315 lb heavier (3,540 lb vs 3,226 lb)
- Height: Kia Optima is 1.7 in taller (56.6 in vs 58.3 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 1.3 in narrower (72.4 in vs 71.1 in)
- Length: Acura TSX is 3.4 in shorter (185.6 in vs 189.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 107.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura TSX — Acura TSX is shorter by 3.4 in Check garage fit for Acura TSX · garage fit for Kia Optima
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 1.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura TSX | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.6 in | 189.0 in | 3.4 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 71.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 56.6 in | 58.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 107.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,540 lb | 3,226 lb | 315 lb |
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