Kia Optima vs Honda Accord Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Honda Accord
- Length185.8 in
- Height55.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,279 lb – 3,301 lb
- Width71.5 in
- Honda Accord width71.3 in – 71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 2.8 in shorter (185.8 in vs 188.6 in)
- Width: Honda Accord is 0.1 in narrower (71.5 in vs 71.4 in)
- Height: Honda Accord is 0.9 in taller (55.5 in vs 56.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Accord has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.5 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 79 lb heavier (3,290 lb vs 3,211 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 79 lb heavier (3,290 lb vs 3,211 lb)
- Height: Honda Accord is 0.9 in taller (55.5 in vs 56.4 in)
- Length: Kia Optima is 2.8 in shorter (185.8 in vs 188.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Accord has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.5 in)
- Width: Honda Accord is 0.1 in narrower (71.5 in vs 71.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Honda Accord
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Accord — Honda Accord is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Optima — Based on length × width (Kia Optima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | Honda Accord | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.8 in | 188.6 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 71.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 56.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,290 lb | 3,211 lb | 79 lb |
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