Kia Optima vs Honda Accord Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Honda Accord
- Length191.1 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase110.4 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight3,219 lb – 3,594 lb
- Width73.2 in
- Honda Accord width72.8 in – 73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Accord is 0.1 in shorter (191.1 in vs 191.0 in)
- Width: Honda Accord is 0.3 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.9 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.6 in taller (57.7 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 108.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Honda Accord has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.7 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 19 lb heavier (3,407 lb vs 3,388 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Honda Accord has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 108.3 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.6 in taller (57.7 in vs 57.1 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 19 lb heavier (3,407 lb vs 3,388 lb)
- Width: Honda Accord is 0.3 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Accord — Honda Accord is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Honda Accord
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Accord — Honda Accord is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceHonda Accord — Honda Accord has 0.4 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | Honda Accord | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.1 in | 191.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 72.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 57.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 108.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,407 lb | 3,388 lb | 19 lb |
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