Kia Optima vs Chrysler Sebring Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Chrysler Sebring
- Length185.9 in
- Height55.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,157 lb – 3,190 lb
- Width71.5 in
- Chrysler Sebring width69.4 in – 70.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 6.0 in shorter (185.9 in vs 191.9 in)
- Width: Chrysler Sebring is 1.5 in narrower (71.5 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 1.1 in taller (55.5 in vs 54.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.8 in)
- Curb weight: Chrysler Sebring is 143 lb heavier (3,174 lb vs 3,317 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chrysler Sebring is 143 lb heavier (3,174 lb vs 3,317 lb)
- Length: Kia Optima is 6.0 in shorter (185.9 in vs 191.9 in)
- Width: Chrysler Sebring is 1.5 in narrower (71.5 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 1.1 in taller (55.5 in vs 54.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Chrysler Sebring
- Narrower for tight parkingChrysler Sebring — Chrysler Sebring is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Optima — Based on length × width (Kia Optima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | Chrysler Sebring | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.9 in | 191.9 in | 6.0 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 54.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,174 lb | 3,317 lb | 143 lb |
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