Kia Optima vs Acura TSX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Acura TSX
- Length189.0 in
- Height58.3 in
- Wheelbase107.1 in
- Curb weight3,157 lb – 3,294 lb
- Width71.1 in
- Acura TSX width72.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura TSX is 2.8 in shorter (189.0 in vs 186.2 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 1.4 in narrower (71.1 in vs 72.5 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 1.6 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 106.6 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TSX is 175 lb heavier (3,226 lb vs 3,400 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura TSX is 175 lb heavier (3,226 lb vs 3,400 lb)
- Height: Kia Optima is 1.6 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.7 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 1.4 in narrower (71.1 in vs 72.5 in)
- Length: Acura TSX is 2.8 in shorter (189.0 in vs 186.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 106.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura TSX — Acura TSX is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Acura TSX
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 1.4 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | Acura TSX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.0 in | 186.2 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 72.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 56.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 106.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.9 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,226 lb | 3,400 lb | 175 lb |
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