Honda Crosstour vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Honda Crosstour · Kia Optima

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

Side view
  • Length196.8 in
  • Height65.7 in
  • Wheelbase110.1 in
  • Curb weight3,664 lb – 4,070 lb
Front / width
  • Width74.7 in
  • Kia Optima width72.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Optima is 6.1 in shorter (196.8 in vs 190.7 in)
  • Width: Kia Optima is 2.6 in narrower (74.7 in vs 72.1 in)
  • Height: Honda Crosstour is 8.4 in taller (65.7 in vs 57.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda Crosstour has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (110.1 in vs 110.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Honda Crosstour is 572 lb heavier (3,867 lb vs 3,296 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Honda Crosstour is 572 lb heavier (3,867 lb vs 3,296 lb)
  2. Height: Honda Crosstour is 8.4 in taller (65.7 in vs 57.3 in)
  3. Width: Kia Optima is 2.6 in narrower (74.7 in vs 72.1 in)
  4. Length: Kia Optima is 6.1 in shorter (196.8 in vs 190.7 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Honda Crosstour has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (110.1 in vs 110.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia OptimaKia Optima is shorter by 6.1 in Check garage fit for Honda Crosstour · garage fit for Kia Optima
  • Narrower for tight parkingKia OptimaKia Optima is narrower by 2.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintKia OptimaBased on length × width (Kia Optima)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda CrosstourKia OptimaDifference
Length196.8 in190.7 in6.1 in
Width74.7 in72.1 in2.6 in
Height65.7 in57.3 in8.4 in
Wheelbase110.1 in110.0 in0.1 in
Curb weight3,867 lb3,296 lb572 lb

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