Spec Sizes

Kia Optima vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Audi A3

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
  • Audi A3 width69.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Audi A3 is 21.7 in shorter (190.7 in vs 169.0 in)
  • Width: Audi A3 is 2.6 in narrower (72.1 in vs 69.5 in)
  • Height: Kia Optima is 1.3 in taller (57.3 in vs 56.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 8.5 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 101.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Audi A3 is 45 lb heavier (3,296 lb vs 3,340 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Audi A3 is 21.7 in shorter (190.7 in vs 169.0 in)
  2. Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 8.5 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 101.5 in)
  3. Width: Audi A3 is 2.6 in narrower (72.1 in vs 69.5 in)
  4. Height: Kia Optima is 1.3 in taller (57.3 in vs 56.0 in)
  5. Curb weight: Audi A3 is 45 lb heavier (3,296 lb vs 3,340 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 21.7 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Audi A3
  • Narrower for tight parkingAudi A3 — Audi A3 is narrower by 2.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAudi A3 — Based on length × width (Audi A3)

Dimension comparison

SpecKia OptimaAudi A3Difference
Length190.7 in169.0 in21.7 in
Width72.1 in69.5 in2.6 in
Height57.3 in56.0 in1.3 in
Wheelbase110.0 in101.5 in8.5 in
Ground clearance—6.0 in—
Curb weight3,296 lb3,340 lb45 lb

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