Kia K5 vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 vs 2020 catalog dimensions. Kia K5 · Kia Optima
- Length193.1 in
- Height56.9 in
- Wheelbase112.2 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight3,115 lb – 3,228 lb
- Width73.2 in
- Kia Optima width73.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 2.0 in shorter (193.1 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: Kia K5 has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 110.4 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 223 lb heavier (3,172 lb vs 3,394 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 223 lb heavier (3,172 lb vs 3,394 lb)
- Wheelbase: Kia K5 has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 110.4 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.8 in taller (56.9 in vs 57.7 in)
- Length: Kia Optima is 2.0 in shorter (193.1 in vs 191.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 2.0 in Check garage fit for Kia K5 · garage fit for Kia Optima
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Optima — Based on length × width (Kia Optima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia K5 | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.1 in | 191.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 73.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 57.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 110.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,172 lb | 3,394 lb | 223 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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