Kia Optima vs Audi A3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Audi A3
- Length191.1 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase110.4 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight3,219 lb – 3,494 lb
- Width73.2 in
- Audi A3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 16.3 in shorter (191.1 in vs 174.8 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 2.5 in narrower (73.2 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 2.1 in taller (57.7 in vs 55.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 103.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.8 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 56 lb heavier (3,357 lb vs 3,412 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Audi A3 is 16.3 in shorter (191.1 in vs 174.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 103.0 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 2.1 in taller (57.7 in vs 55.6 in)
- Width: Audi A3 is 2.5 in narrower (73.2 in vs 70.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 16.3 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Audi A3
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A3 — Audi A3 is narrower by 2.5 in
- More ground clearanceAudi A3 — Audi A3 has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A3 — Based on length × width (Audi A3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | Audi A3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.1 in | 174.8 in | 16.3 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 70.7 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 55.6 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 103.0 in | 7.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,357 lb | 3,412 lb | 56 lb |
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