Buick LaCrosse vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Buick LaCrosse · Kia Optima
- Length197.5 in
- Height57.5 in
- Wheelbase114.4 in
- Width73.5 in
- Kia Optima width73.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 6.4 in shorter (197.5 in vs 191.1 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.3 in narrower (73.5 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.2 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (114.4 in vs 110.4 in)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Buick LaCrosse has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (114.4 in vs 110.4 in)
- Length: Kia Optima is 6.4 in shorter (197.5 in vs 191.1 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.3 in narrower (73.5 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.2 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 6.4 in Check garage fit for Buick LaCrosse · garage fit for Kia Optima
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Optima — Based on length × width (Kia Optima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick LaCrosse | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.5 in | 191.1 in | 6.4 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 73.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 57.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.4 in | 110.4 in | 4.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | — | 3,407 lb | — |
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