Buick Regal vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Buick Regal · Kia Optima
- Length190.2 in
- Height58.0 in – 58.4 in
- Wheelbase107.8 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight3,600 lb – 3,981 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Kia Optima width73.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Regal is 0.9 in shorter (190.2 in vs 191.1 in)
- Width: Buick Regal is 0.1 in narrower (73.1 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Buick Regal is 0.5 in taller (58.2 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (107.8 in vs 110.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Buick Regal has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 384 lb heavier (3,791 lb vs 3,407 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 384 lb heavier (3,791 lb vs 3,407 lb)
- Ground clearance: Buick Regal has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (107.8 in vs 110.4 in)
- Height: Buick Regal is 0.5 in taller (58.2 in vs 57.7 in)
- Length: Buick Regal is 0.9 in shorter (190.2 in vs 191.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Regal — Buick Regal is shorter by 0.9 in Check garage fit for Buick Regal · garage fit for Kia Optima
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Regal — Buick Regal is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceBuick Regal — Buick Regal has 0.2 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Regal | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.2 in | 191.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 73.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 57.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 110.4 in | 2.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,791 lb | 3,407 lb | 384 lb |
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