Kia Optima vs Dodge Charger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Dodge Charger
- Length190.7 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase110.0 in
- Curb weight3,206 lb – 3,385 lb
- Width72.1 in
- Dodge Charger width75.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 9.2 in shorter (190.7 in vs 199.9 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 2.9 in narrower (72.1 in vs 75.0 in)
- Height: Dodge Charger is 1.1 in taller (57.3 in vs 58.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Charger has a 10.2 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 120.2 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Charger is 910 lb heavier (3,296 lb vs 4,206 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Charger is 910 lb heavier (3,296 lb vs 4,206 lb)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Charger has a 10.2 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 120.2 in)
- Length: Kia Optima is 9.2 in shorter (190.7 in vs 199.9 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 2.9 in narrower (72.1 in vs 75.0 in)
- Height: Dodge Charger is 1.1 in taller (57.3 in vs 58.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 9.2 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Dodge Charger
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 2.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Optima — Based on length × width (Kia Optima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | Dodge Charger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.7 in | 199.9 in | 9.2 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 75.0 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 58.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 120.2 in | 10.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,296 lb | 4,206 lb | 910 lb |
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