Kia Optima vs Hyundai Sonata Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Hyundai Sonata
- Length190.7 in
- Height57.1 in
- Wheelbase110.0 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight3,237 lb – 3,468 lb
- Width72.1 in
- Hyundai Sonata width73.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 2.2 in shorter (190.7 in vs 192.9 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 1.1 in narrower (72.1 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.2 in taller (57.1 in vs 56.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 111.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Sonata has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 17 lb heavier (3,353 lb vs 3,336 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Sonata has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 111.8 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 1.1 in narrower (72.1 in vs 73.2 in)
- Length: Kia Optima is 2.2 in shorter (190.7 in vs 192.9 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 17 lb heavier (3,353 lb vs 3,336 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 2.2 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Hyundai Sonata
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 1.1 in
- More ground clearanceHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Optima — Based on length × width (Kia Optima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | Hyundai Sonata | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.7 in | 192.9 in | 2.2 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 73.2 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 56.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 111.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 5.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,353 lb | 3,336 lb | 17 lb |
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