Kia Optima vs Hyundai Sonata Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Hyundai Sonata
- Length189.0 in
- Height58.3 in
- Wheelbase107.1 in
- Curb weight3,157 lb – 3,294 lb
- Width71.1 in
- Hyundai Sonata width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 0.1 in shorter (189.0 in vs 188.9 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 1.0 in narrower (71.1 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.3 in taller (58.3 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 107.4 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 168 lb heavier (3,226 lb vs 3,393 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 168 lb heavier (3,226 lb vs 3,393 lb)
- Width: Kia Optima is 1.0 in narrower (71.1 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.3 in taller (58.3 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 107.4 in)
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 0.1 in shorter (189.0 in vs 188.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Hyundai Sonata
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Optima — Based on length × width (Kia Optima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | Hyundai Sonata | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.0 in | 188.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 72.1 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 58.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 107.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,226 lb | 3,393 lb | 168 lb |
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