Hyundai Sonata vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 vs 2020 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Sonata · Kia Optima
- Length192.9 in
- Height56.9 in
- Wheelbase111.8 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight3,120 lb – 3,552 lb
- Width73.2 in
- Kia Optima width73.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 1.8 in shorter (192.9 in vs 191.1 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.8 in taller (56.9 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (111.8 in vs 110.4 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 58 lb heavier (3,336 lb vs 3,394 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 58 lb heavier (3,336 lb vs 3,394 lb)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.8 in taller (56.9 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (111.8 in vs 110.4 in)
- Length: Kia Optima is 1.8 in shorter (192.9 in vs 191.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Sonata · garage fit for Kia Optima
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Sonata | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.9 in | 191.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 73.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 57.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.8 in | 110.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,336 lb | 3,394 lb | 58 lb |
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