Kia Optima vs Chrysler Sebring Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Chrysler Sebring
- Length185.8 in
- Height55.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,279 lb – 3,301 lb
- Width71.5 in
- Chrysler Sebring width69.4 in – 70.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 6.4 in shorter (185.8 in vs 192.2 in)
- Width: Chrysler Sebring is 1.5 in narrower (71.5 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 1.0 in taller (55.5 in vs 54.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.8 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Length: Kia Optima is 6.4 in shorter (185.8 in vs 192.2 in)
- Width: Chrysler Sebring is 1.5 in narrower (71.5 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 1.0 in taller (55.5 in vs 54.5 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 6.4 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 | 185.8 in | 192.2 in | 6.4 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 54.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,290 lb | 3,291 lb | 1 lb |
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