Audi A3 vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Audi A3 · Kia Optima
- Length175.0 in
- Height55.8 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Ground clearance6.3 in
- Curb weight3,175 lb – 3,362 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Kia Optima width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 15.7 in shorter (175.0 in vs 190.7 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 1.4 in narrower (70.7 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 1.3 in taller (55.8 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 110.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 1.2 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 84 lb heavier (3,269 lb vs 3,353 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 1.2 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 5.1 in)
- Length: Audi A3 is 15.7 in shorter (175.0 in vs 190.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 110.0 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 84 lb heavier (3,269 lb vs 3,353 lb)
- Height: Kia Optima is 1.3 in taller (55.8 in vs 57.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 15.7 in Check garage fit for Audi A3 · garage fit for Kia Optima
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A3 — Audi A3 is narrower by 1.4 in
- More ground clearanceAudi A3 — Audi A3 has 1.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A3 — Based on length × width (Audi A3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A3 | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.0 in | 190.7 in | 15.7 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 72.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 57.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 110.0 in | 6.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | 5.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,269 lb | 3,353 lb | 84 lb |
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