Kia Optima vs Dodge Charger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Dodge Charger
- Length186.4 in
- Height58.3 in
- Wheelbase107.1 in
- Curb weight3,142 lb – 3,287 lb
- Width71.1 in
- Dodge Charger width74.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 13.7 in shorter (186.4 in vs 200.1 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 3.4 in narrower (71.1 in vs 74.5 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.1 in taller (58.3 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Charger has a 12.9 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 120.0 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Charger is 729 lb heavier (3,215 lb vs 3,944 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Charger is 729 lb heavier (3,215 lb vs 3,944 lb)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Charger has a 12.9 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 120.0 in)
- Length: Kia Optima is 13.7 in shorter (186.4 in vs 200.1 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 3.4 in narrower (71.1 in vs 74.5 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.1 in taller (58.3 in vs 58.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 13.7 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Dodge Charger
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 3.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Optima — Based on length × width (Kia Optima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | Dodge Charger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.4 in | 200.1 in | 13.7 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 74.5 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 58.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 120.0 in | 12.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,215 lb | 3,944 lb | 729 lb |
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