Kia Optima vs Honda Crosstour Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Honda Crosstour

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length190.7 in
  • Height57.3 in
  • Wheelbase110.0 in
  • Curb weight3,206 lb – 3,385 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.1 in
  • Honda Crosstour width74.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Optima is 6.1 in shorter (190.7 in vs 196.8 in)
  • Width: Kia Optima is 2.6 in narrower (72.1 in vs 74.7 in)
  • Height: Honda Crosstour is 8.4 in taller (57.3 in vs 65.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda Crosstour has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 110.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Honda Crosstour is 572 lb heavier (3,296 lb vs 3,867 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Honda Crosstour is 572 lb heavier (3,296 lb vs 3,867 lb)
  2. Height: Honda Crosstour is 8.4 in taller (57.3 in vs 65.7 in)
  3. Width: Kia Optima is 2.6 in narrower (72.1 in vs 74.7 in)
  4. Length: Kia Optima is 6.1 in shorter (190.7 in vs 196.8 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Honda Crosstour has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 110.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 6.1 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Honda Crosstour
  • Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 2.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintKia Optima — Based on length × width (Kia Optima)

Dimension comparison

SpecKia OptimaHonda CrosstourDifference
Length190.7 in196.8 in6.1 in
Width72.1 in74.7 in2.6 in
Height57.3 in65.7 in8.4 in
Wheelbase110.0 in110.1 in0.1 in
Curb weight3,296 lb3,867 lb572 lb

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