Ford Fusion vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Ford Fusion · Kia Optima

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length191.7 in
  • Height58.1 in
  • Wheelbase112.2 in
  • Ground clearance6.0 in
  • Curb weight3,431 lb – 3,681 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.9 in
  • Kia Optima width73.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Optima is 0.6 in shorter (191.7 in vs 191.1 in)
  • Width: Ford Fusion is 0.3 in narrower (72.9 in vs 73.2 in)
  • Height: Ford Fusion is 0.4 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 110.4 in)
  • Ground clearance: Ford Fusion has 0.7 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 5.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 200 lb heavier (3,556 lb vs 3,357 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Ford Fusion has 0.7 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 5.3 in)
  2. Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 200 lb heavier (3,556 lb vs 3,357 lb)
  3. Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 110.4 in)
  4. Height: Ford Fusion is 0.4 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.7 in)
  5. Width: Ford Fusion is 0.3 in narrower (72.9 in vs 73.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia OptimaKia Optima is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Fusion · garage fit for Kia Optima
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord FusionFord Fusion is narrower by 0.3 in
  • More ground clearanceFord FusionFord Fusion has 0.7 in more clearance

Dimension comparison

SpecFord FusionKia OptimaDifference
Length191.7 in191.1 in0.6 in
Width72.9 in73.2 in0.3 in
Height58.1 in57.7 in0.4 in
Wheelbase112.2 in110.4 in1.8 in
Ground clearance6.0 in5.3 in0.7 in
Curb weight3,556 lb3,357 lb200 lb

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