Hyundai Sonata vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Sonata · Kia Optima
- Length186.9 in
- Height56.0 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,181 lb – 3,217 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Kia Optima width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 1.0 in shorter (186.9 in vs 185.9 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.2 in narrower (71.7 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.5 in taller (56.0 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 26 lb heavier (3,199 lb vs 3,174 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Hyundai Sonata is 0.5 in taller (56.0 in vs 55.5 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 26 lb heavier (3,199 lb vs 3,174 lb)
- Length: Kia Optima is 1.0 in shorter (186.9 in vs 185.9 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.2 in narrower (71.7 in vs 71.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Sonata · garage fit for Kia Optima
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 0.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Sonata | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.9 in | 185.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 71.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 55.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,199 lb | 3,174 lb | 26 lb |
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