Kia Optima vs Ford Fusion Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Ford Fusion

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

Side view
  • Length191.1 in
  • Height57.7 in
  • Wheelbase110.4 in
  • Ground clearance5.3 in
  • Curb weight3,219 lb – 3,594 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.2 in
  • Ford Fusion width72.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Optima is 0.6 in shorter (191.1 in vs 191.7 in)
  • Width: Ford Fusion is 0.3 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.9 in)
  • Height: Ford Fusion is 0.4 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 112.2 in)
  • Ground clearance: Ford Fusion has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 6.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 150 lb heavier (3,407 lb vs 3,556 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Ford Fusion has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 6.0 in)
  2. Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 150 lb heavier (3,407 lb vs 3,556 lb)
  3. Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 112.2 in)
  4. Height: Ford Fusion is 0.4 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.1 in)
  5. Width: Ford Fusion is 0.3 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia OptimaKia Optima is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Ford Fusion
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord FusionFord Fusion is narrower by 0.3 in
  • More ground clearanceFord FusionFord Fusion has 0.7 in more clearance

Dimension comparison

SpecKia OptimaFord FusionDifference
Length191.1 in191.7 in0.6 in
Width73.2 in72.9 in0.3 in
Height57.7 in58.1 in0.4 in
Wheelbase110.4 in112.2 in1.8 in
Ground clearance5.3 in6.0 in0.7 in
Curb weight3,407 lb3,556 lb150 lb

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