Honda Accord vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Honda Accord · Kia Optima
- Length191.0 in – 194.9 in
- Height56.4 in – 58.1 in
- Wheelbase107.9 in – 110.2 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight3,184 lb – 3,593 lb
- Width72.7 in – 72.8 in
- Kia Optima width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 2.3 in shorter (192.9 in vs 190.7 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.7 in narrower (72.8 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (109.1 in vs 110.0 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Accord is 93 lb heavier (3,389 lb vs 3,296 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Accord is 93 lb heavier (3,389 lb vs 3,296 lb)
- Length: Kia Optima is 2.3 in shorter (192.9 in vs 190.7 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.7 in narrower (72.8 in vs 72.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (109.1 in vs 110.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for Honda Accord · garage fit for Kia Optima
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 0.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Optima — Based on length × width (Kia Optima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Accord | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.9 in | 190.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 72.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.1 in | 110.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,389 lb | 3,296 lb | 93 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 191.0 in – 194.9 in).
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