Kia Optima vs BMW i4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · BMW i4
- Length190.7 in
- Height57.1 in
- Wheelbase110.0 in
- Curb weight3,237 lb – 3,468 lb
- Width72.1 in
- BMW i4 width72.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW i4 is 2.2 in shorter (190.7 in vs 188.5 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.8 in narrower (72.1 in vs 72.9 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.1 in taller (57.1 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW i4 has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 112.4 in)
- Curb weight: BMW i4 is 1,497 lb heavier (3,353 lb vs 4,849 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW i4 is 1,497 lb heavier (3,353 lb vs 4,849 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW i4 has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 112.4 in)
- Length: BMW i4 is 2.2 in shorter (190.7 in vs 188.5 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.8 in narrower (72.1 in vs 72.9 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.1 in taller (57.1 in vs 57.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW i4 — BMW i4 is shorter by 2.2 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for BMW i4
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 0.8 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | BMW i4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.7 in | 188.5 in | 2.2 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 72.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 57.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 112.4 in | 2.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,353 lb | 4,849 lb | 1,497 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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