Audi A6 vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Audi A6 · Kia Optima
- Length193.9 in
- Height57.8 in
- Wheelbase114.7 in
- Ground clearance4.6 in
- Curb weight3,726 lb – 4,178 lb
- Width73.8 in
- Kia Optima width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 3.2 in shorter (193.9 in vs 190.7 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 1.7 in narrower (73.8 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Audi A6 is 0.7 in taller (57.8 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A6 has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (114.7 in vs 110.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Optima has 0.5 in more ground clearance (4.6 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A6 is 600 lb heavier (3,952 lb vs 3,353 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A6 is 600 lb heavier (3,952 lb vs 3,353 lb)
- Ground clearance: Kia Optima has 0.5 in more ground clearance (4.6 in vs 5.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A6 has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (114.7 in vs 110.0 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 1.7 in narrower (73.8 in vs 72.1 in)
- Length: Kia Optima is 3.2 in shorter (193.9 in vs 190.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 3.2 in Check garage fit for Audi A6 · garage fit for Kia Optima
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 1.7 in
- More ground clearanceKia Optima — Kia Optima has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Optima — Based on length × width (Kia Optima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A6 | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.9 in | 190.7 in | 3.2 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 72.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 57.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 110.0 in | 4.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.6 in | 5.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,952 lb | 3,353 lb | 600 lb |
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