Spec Sizes

Kia Optima vs Dodge Avenger Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Dodge Avenger

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length186.4 in
  • Height58.3 in
  • Wheelbase107.1 in
  • Curb weight3,142 lb – 3,287 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.1 in
  • Dodge Avenger width71.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Optima is 4.5 in shorter (186.4 in vs 190.9 in)
  • Width: Kia Optima is 0.7 in narrower (71.1 in vs 71.8 in)
  • Height: Dodge Avenger is 0.6 in taller (58.3 in vs 58.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Dodge Avenger has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 108.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Dodge Avenger is 332 lb heavier (3,215 lb vs 3,547 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Dodge Avenger is 332 lb heavier (3,215 lb vs 3,547 lb)
  2. Length: Kia Optima is 4.5 in shorter (186.4 in vs 190.9 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Dodge Avenger has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 108.9 in)
  4. Height: Dodge Avenger is 0.6 in taller (58.3 in vs 58.9 in)
  5. Width: Kia Optima is 0.7 in narrower (71.1 in vs 71.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 4.5 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Dodge Avenger
  • Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 0.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintKia Optima — Based on length × width (Kia Optima)

Dimension comparison

SpecKia OptimaDodge AvengerDifference
Length186.4 in190.9 in4.5 in
Width71.1 in71.8 in0.7 in
Height58.3 in58.9 in0.6 in
Wheelbase107.1 in108.9 in1.8 in
Curb weight3,215 lb3,547 lb332 lb

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