Kia Optima vs Chrysler 200 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Chrysler 200

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
  • Chrysler 200 width72.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Optima is 2.6 in shorter (190.7 in vs 193.3 in)
  • Width: Kia Optima is 0.4 in narrower (72.1 in vs 72.5 in)
  • Height: Chrysler 200 is 0.9 in taller (57.3 in vs 58.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 108.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Chrysler 200 is 406 lb heavier (3,296 lb vs 3,701 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chrysler 200 is 406 lb heavier (3,296 lb vs 3,701 lb)
  2. Height: Chrysler 200 is 0.9 in taller (57.3 in vs 58.1 in)
  3. Length: Kia Optima is 2.6 in shorter (190.7 in vs 193.3 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 108.9 in)
  5. Width: Kia Optima is 0.4 in narrower (72.1 in vs 72.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia OptimaKia Optima is shorter by 2.6 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Chrysler 200
  • Narrower for tight parkingKia OptimaKia Optima is narrower by 0.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintKia OptimaBased on length × width (Kia Optima)

Dimension comparison

SpecKia OptimaChrysler 200Difference
Length190.7 in193.3 in2.6 in
Width72.1 in72.5 in0.4 in
Height57.3 in58.1 in0.9 in
Wheelbase110.0 in108.9 in1.1 in
Curb weight3,296 lb3,701 lb406 lb

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