Chrysler Sebring vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Chrysler Sebring · Kia Optima
- Length190.2 in – 193.7 in
- Height53.7 in – 55.0 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in – 108.0 in
- Curb weight3,099 lb – 3,491 lb
- Width69.4 in – 70.6 in
- Kia Optima width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 6.0 in shorter (191.9 in vs 185.9 in)
- Width: Chrysler Sebring is 1.5 in narrower (70.0 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 1.1 in taller (54.4 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (105.8 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chrysler Sebring is 122 lb heavier (3,295 lb vs 3,174 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chrysler Sebring is 122 lb heavier (3,295 lb vs 3,174 lb)
- Length: Kia Optima is 6.0 in shorter (191.9 in vs 185.9 in)
- Width: Chrysler Sebring is 1.5 in narrower (70.0 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 1.1 in taller (54.4 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (105.8 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for Chrysler Sebring · garage fit for Kia Optima
- Narrower for tight parkingChrysler Sebring — Chrysler Sebring is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Optima — Based on length × width (Kia Optima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chrysler Sebring | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.9 in | 185.9 in | 6.0 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 71.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 54.4 in | 55.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.8 in | 106.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,295 lb | 3,174 lb | 122 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 190.2 in – 193.7 in).
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