Kia Optima vs Honda Accord Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Honda Accord
- Length191.1 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase110.4 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight3,230 lb – 3,558 lb
- Width73.2 in
- Honda Accord width73.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 1.1 in shorter (191.1 in vs 192.2 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.1 in narrower (73.2 in vs 73.3 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.6 in taller (57.7 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Accord has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 111.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Honda Accord has 1.4 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 6.7 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 115 lb heavier (3,394 lb vs 3,280 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Honda Accord has 1.4 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 6.7 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 115 lb heavier (3,394 lb vs 3,280 lb)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.6 in taller (57.7 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Accord has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 111.4 in)
- Length: Kia Optima is 1.1 in shorter (191.1 in vs 192.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 1.1 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Honda Accord
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceHonda Accord — Honda Accord has 1.4 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | Honda Accord | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.1 in | 192.2 in | 1.1 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 73.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 57.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 111.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 6.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,394 lb | 3,280 lb | 115 lb |
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