Kia Optima vs Honda Accord Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Honda Accord
- Length185.9 in
- Height55.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,157 lb – 3,190 lb
- Width71.5 in
- Honda Accord width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 2.2 in shorter (185.9 in vs 188.1 in)
- Width: Honda Accord is 1.2 in narrower (71.5 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Honda Accord is 0.6 in taller (55.5 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.0 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 38 lb heavier (3,174 lb vs 3,136 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Honda Accord is 1.2 in narrower (71.5 in vs 70.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 38 lb heavier (3,174 lb vs 3,136 lb)
- Length: Kia Optima is 2.2 in shorter (185.9 in vs 188.1 in)
- Height: Honda Accord is 0.6 in taller (55.5 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 2.2 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Honda Accord
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Accord — Honda Accord is narrower by 1.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | Honda Accord | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.9 in | 188.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 56.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,174 lb | 3,136 lb | 38 lb |
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