Kia Optima vs Honda Accord Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Honda Accord
- Length190.7 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase110.0 in
- Curb weight3,206 lb – 3,385 lb
- Width72.1 in
- Honda Accord width72.7 in – 72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 2.0 in shorter (190.7 in vs 192.7 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.7 in narrower (72.1 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 109.1 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Accord is 93 lb heavier (3,296 lb vs 3,389 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Accord is 93 lb heavier (3,296 lb vs 3,389 lb)
- Length: Kia Optima is 2.0 in shorter (190.7 in vs 192.7 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.7 in narrower (72.1 in vs 72.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 109.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 2.0 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Honda Accord
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 0.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Optima — Based on length × width (Kia Optima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | Honda Accord | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.7 in | 192.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 72.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 109.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,296 lb | 3,389 lb | 93 lb |
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