Ford Fusion vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Ford Fusion · Kia Optima
- Length191.7 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase112.2 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight3,427 lb – 3,681 lb
- Width72.9 in
- Kia Optima width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 1.0 in shorter (191.7 in vs 190.7 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.8 in narrower (72.9 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Ford Fusion is 0.8 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 110.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 259 lb heavier (3,554 lb vs 3,296 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 259 lb heavier (3,554 lb vs 3,296 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 110.0 in)
- Height: Ford Fusion is 0.8 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.3 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.8 in narrower (72.9 in vs 72.1 in)
- Length: Kia Optima is 1.0 in shorter (191.7 in vs 190.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Fusion · garage fit for Kia Optima
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Optima — Based on length × width (Kia Optima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Fusion | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.7 in | 190.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 72.9 in | 72.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 57.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 110.0 in | 2.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,554 lb | 3,296 lb | 259 lb |
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