Kia Optima vs Ford Fusion Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2020 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Ford Fusion
- Length191.1 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase110.4 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight3,219 lb – 3,494 lb
- Width73.2 in
- Ford Fusion width75.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 0.6 in shorter (191.1 in vs 191.7 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 2.0 in narrower (73.2 in vs 75.2 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: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 257 lb heavier (3,357 lb vs 3,613 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 257 lb heavier (3,357 lb vs 3,613 lb)
- Width: Kia Optima is 2.0 in narrower (73.2 in vs 75.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 112.2 in)
- Height: Ford Fusion is 0.4 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.1 in)
- Length: Kia Optima is 0.6 in shorter (191.1 in vs 191.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Ford Fusion
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 2.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Optima — Based on length × width (Kia Optima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | Ford Fusion | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.1 in | 191.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 75.2 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 58.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 112.2 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,357 lb | 3,613 lb | 257 lb |
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