Kia Optima vs Acura TSX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Acura TSX

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

Side view
  • Length189.0 in
  • Height58.3 in
  • Wheelbase107.1 in
  • Curb weight3,157 lb – 3,294 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.1 in
  • Acura TSX width72.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura TSX is 3.4 in shorter (189.0 in vs 185.6 in)
  • Width: Kia Optima is 1.3 in narrower (71.1 in vs 72.4 in)
  • Height: Kia Optima is 1.7 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 106.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura TSX is 315 lb heavier (3,226 lb vs 3,540 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura TSX is 315 lb heavier (3,226 lb vs 3,540 lb)
  2. Height: Kia Optima is 1.7 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.6 in)
  3. Length: Acura TSX is 3.4 in shorter (189.0 in vs 185.6 in)
  4. Width: Kia Optima is 1.3 in narrower (71.1 in vs 72.4 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 106.4 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecKia OptimaAcura TSXDifference
Length189.0 in185.6 in3.4 in
Width71.1 in72.4 in1.3 in
Height58.3 in56.6 in1.7 in
Wheelbase107.1 in106.4 in0.7 in
Curb weight3,226 lb3,540 lb315 lb

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