Spec Sizes

Kia Optima vs Acura TL Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Acura TL

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

Side view
  • Length186.4 in
  • Height58.3 in
  • Wheelbase107.1 in
  • Curb weight3,142 lb – 3,287 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.1 in
  • Acura TL width72.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Optima is 3.2 in shorter (186.4 in vs 189.6 in)
  • Width: Kia Optima is 1.1 in narrower (71.1 in vs 72.2 in)
  • Height: Kia Optima is 1.6 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 107.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura TL is 434 lb heavier (3,215 lb vs 3,649 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura TL is 434 lb heavier (3,215 lb vs 3,649 lb)
  2. Height: Kia Optima is 1.6 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.7 in)
  3. Length: Kia Optima is 3.2 in shorter (186.4 in vs 189.6 in)
  4. Width: Kia Optima is 1.1 in narrower (71.1 in vs 72.2 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 107.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 3.2 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Acura TL
  • Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 1.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintKia Optima — Based on length × width (Kia Optima)

Dimension comparison

SpecKia OptimaAcura TLDifference
Length186.4 in189.6 in3.2 in
Width71.1 in72.2 in1.1 in
Height58.3 in56.7 in1.6 in
Wheelbase107.1 in107.9 in0.8 in
Ground clearance—5.8 in—
Curb weight3,215 lb3,649 lb434 lb

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