Spec Sizes

Kia Optima vs Acura TL Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Acura TL

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

Side view
  • Length190.7 in
  • Height57.3 in
  • Wheelbase110.0 in
  • Curb weight3,206 lb – 3,385 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.1 in
  • Acura TL width74.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Optima is 3.3 in shorter (190.7 in vs 194.0 in)
  • Width: Kia Optima is 1.9 in narrower (72.1 in vs 74.0 in)
  • Height: Kia Optima is 0.1 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.2 in)
  • Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 109.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura TL is 552 lb heavier (3,296 lb vs 3,847 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura TL is 552 lb heavier (3,296 lb vs 3,847 lb)
  2. Width: Kia Optima is 1.9 in narrower (72.1 in vs 74.0 in)
  3. Length: Kia Optima is 3.3 in shorter (190.7 in vs 194.0 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 109.3 in)
  5. Height: Kia Optima is 0.1 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Acura TL
  • Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 1.9 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintKia Optima — Based on length × width (Kia Optima)

Dimension comparison

SpecKia OptimaAcura TLDifference
Length190.7 in194.0 in3.3 in
Width72.1 in74.0 in1.9 in
Height57.3 in57.2 in0.1 in
Wheelbase110.0 in109.3 in0.7 in
Ground clearance—5.9 in—
Curb weight3,296 lb3,847 lb552 lb

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