Spec Sizes

Kia Optima vs Acura TL Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2014 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
  • Height57.1 in
  • Wheelbase110.0 in
  • Curb weight3,237 lb – 3,468 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: Acura TL is 0.1 in taller (57.1 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 495 lb heavier (3,353 lb vs 3,847 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura TL is 495 lb heavier (3,353 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: Acura TL is 0.1 in taller (57.1 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
Height57.1 in57.2 in0.1 in
Wheelbase110.0 in109.3 in0.7 in
Ground clearance—5.9 in—
Curb weight3,353 lb3,847 lb495 lb

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