Audi A3 vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Audi A3 · Kia Optima
- Length175.4 in
- Height55.5 in – 55.7 in
- Wheelbase102.2 in – 103.8 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in – 6.3 in
- Curb weight2,833 lb – 3,605 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Kia Optima width73.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 15.7 in shorter (175.4 in vs 191.1 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 2.5 in narrower (70.7 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 2.1 in taller (55.6 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 110.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 0.9 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 188 lb heavier (3,219 lb vs 3,407 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 0.9 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 5.3 in)
- Length: Audi A3 is 15.7 in shorter (175.4 in vs 191.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 110.4 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 188 lb heavier (3,219 lb vs 3,407 lb)
- Height: Kia Optima is 2.1 in taller (55.6 in vs 57.7 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 2.5 in
- More ground clearanceAudi A3 — Audi A3 has 0.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A3 — Based on length × width (Audi A3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A3 | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.4 in | 191.1 in | 15.7 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 73.2 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 57.7 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 110.4 in | 7.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in | 5.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,219 lb | 3,407 lb | 188 lb |
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