Kia Optima vs Honda Accord Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Honda Accord
- Length190.7 in
- Height57.1 in
- Wheelbase110.0 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight3,237 lb – 3,468 lb
- Width72.1 in
- Honda Accord width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Accord is 0.4 in shorter (190.7 in vs 190.3 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 1.7 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 108.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Honda Accord has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.7 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Accord is 20 lb heavier (3,353 lb vs 3,373 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Honda Accord has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 108.3 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.7 in narrower (72.1 in vs 72.8 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Accord is 20 lb heavier (3,353 lb vs 3,373 lb)
- Length: Honda Accord is 0.4 in shorter (190.7 in vs 190.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Accord — Honda Accord is shorter by 0.4 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
- More ground clearanceHonda Accord — Honda Accord has 0.6 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | Honda Accord | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.7 in | 190.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 72.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 57.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 108.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 5.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,353 lb | 3,373 lb | 20 lb |
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