Chrysler 200 vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Chrysler 200 · Kia Optima
- Length191.7 in – 194.8 in
- Height57.9 in – 58.4 in
- Wheelbase108.9 in
- Curb weight3,389 lb – 3,820 lb
- Width72.6 in
- Kia Optima width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 2.6 in shorter (193.3 in vs 190.7 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.5 in narrower (72.6 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Chrysler 200 is 0.9 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (108.9 in vs 110.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chrysler 200 is 309 lb heavier (3,605 lb vs 3,296 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chrysler 200 is 309 lb heavier (3,605 lb vs 3,296 lb)
- Height: Chrysler 200 is 0.9 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.3 in)
- Length: Kia Optima is 2.6 in shorter (193.3 in vs 190.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (108.9 in vs 110.0 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.5 in narrower (72.6 in vs 72.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 2.6 in Check garage fit for Chrysler 200 · garage fit for Kia Optima
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Optima — Based on length × width (Kia Optima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chrysler 200 | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.3 in | 190.7 in | 2.6 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 72.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 57.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.9 in | 110.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,605 lb | 3,296 lb | 309 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 191.7 in – 194.8 in).
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