Kia Optima vs Ford Fusion Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Ford Fusion
- Length190.7 in
- Height57.1 in
- Wheelbase110.0 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight3,237 lb – 3,468 lb
- Width72.1 in
- Ford Fusion width72.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 1.0 in shorter (190.7 in vs 191.7 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.8 in narrower (72.1 in vs 72.9 in)
- Height: Ford Fusion is 1.0 in taller (57.1 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 112.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Fusion has 0.9 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 6.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 204 lb heavier (3,353 lb vs 3,556 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Fusion has 0.9 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 6.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 204 lb heavier (3,353 lb vs 3,556 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 112.2 in)
- Height: Ford Fusion is 1.0 in taller (57.1 in vs 58.1 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.8 in narrower (72.1 in vs 72.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Ford Fusion
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceFord Fusion — Ford Fusion has 0.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Optima — Based on length × width (Kia Optima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | Ford Fusion | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.7 in | 191.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 72.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 58.1 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 112.2 in | 2.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 6.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,353 lb | 3,556 lb | 204 lb |
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