Spec Sizes

Kia Optima vs Acura TL Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Acura TL

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

Side view
  • Length185.8 in
  • Height55.5 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight3,279 lb – 3,301 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.5 in
  • Acura TL width70.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Optima is 6.7 in shorter (185.8 in vs 192.5 in)
  • Width: Acura TL is 0.9 in narrower (71.5 in vs 70.6 in)
  • Height: Kia Optima is 1.8 in taller (55.5 in vs 53.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 108.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura TL is 235 lb heavier (3,290 lb vs 3,525 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura TL is 235 lb heavier (3,290 lb vs 3,525 lb)
  2. Length: Kia Optima is 6.7 in shorter (185.8 in vs 192.5 in)
  3. Height: Kia Optima is 1.8 in taller (55.5 in vs 53.7 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 108.1 in)
  5. Width: Acura TL is 0.9 in narrower (71.5 in vs 70.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 6.7 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Acura TL
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura TL — Acura TL is narrower by 0.9 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintKia Optima — Based on length × width (Kia Optima)

Dimension comparison

SpecKia OptimaAcura TLDifference
Length185.8 in192.5 in6.7 in
Width71.5 in70.6 in0.9 in
Height55.5 in53.7 in1.8 in
Wheelbase106.3 in108.1 in1.8 in
Curb weight3,290 lb3,525 lb235 lb

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