Kia Optima vs Dodge Charger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Dodge Charger
- Length191.1 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase110.4 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight3,230 lb – 3,558 lb
- Width73.2 in
- Dodge Charger width75.0 in – 78.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 8.6 in shorter (191.1 in vs 199.7 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 3.5 in narrower (73.2 in vs 76.7 in)
- Height: Dodge Charger is 0.3 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Charger has a 9.6 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 120.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Optima has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 4.8 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Charger is 881 lb heavier (3,394 lb vs 4,275 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Charger is 881 lb heavier (3,394 lb vs 4,275 lb)
- Ground clearance: Kia Optima has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 4.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Charger has a 9.6 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 120.0 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 3.5 in narrower (73.2 in vs 76.7 in)
- Length: Kia Optima is 8.6 in shorter (191.1 in vs 199.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 8.6 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Dodge Charger
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 3.5 in
- More ground clearanceKia Optima — Kia Optima has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Optima — Based on length × width (Kia Optima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | Dodge Charger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.1 in | 199.7 in | 8.6 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 76.7 in | 3.5 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 58.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 120.0 in | 9.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 4.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,394 lb | 4,275 lb | 881 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
Compare by year
Overlapping model years with dimension data.
Already own one of these cars?
Jump to maintenance sizes on the vehicle page — tires, wipers, battery, and oil when present in the catalog.