Kia Optima vs Honda Accord Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2022 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 width73.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 5.4 in shorter (190.7 in vs 196.1 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 1.2 in narrower (72.1 in vs 73.3 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Honda Accord has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 111.4 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 63 lb heavier (3,353 lb vs 3,290 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Kia Optima is 5.4 in shorter (190.7 in vs 196.1 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 63 lb heavier (3,353 lb vs 3,290 lb)
- Width: Kia Optima is 1.2 in narrower (72.1 in vs 73.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Accord has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 111.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 5.4 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Honda Accord
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 1.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Optima — Based on length × width (Kia Optima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | Honda Accord | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.7 in | 196.1 in | 5.4 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 73.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 57.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 111.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,353 lb | 3,290 lb | 63 lb |
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