Spec Sizes

Kia Optima vs Lincoln MKZ Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Lincoln MKZ

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

Side view
  • Length191.1 in
  • Height57.7 in
  • Wheelbase110.4 in
  • Ground clearance5.3 in
  • Curb weight3,219 lb – 3,594 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.2 in
  • Lincoln MKZ width73.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Optima is 3.0 in shorter (191.1 in vs 194.1 in)
  • Width: Kia Optima is 0.2 in narrower (73.2 in vs 73.4 in)
  • Height: Lincoln MKZ is 0.5 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.2 in)
  • Wheelbase: Lincoln MKZ has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 112.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Lincoln MKZ is 390 lb heavier (3,407 lb vs 3,797 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Lincoln MKZ is 390 lb heavier (3,407 lb vs 3,797 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Lincoln MKZ has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 112.2 in)
  3. Length: Kia Optima is 3.0 in shorter (191.1 in vs 194.1 in)
  4. Height: Lincoln MKZ is 0.5 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.2 in)
  5. Width: Kia Optima is 0.2 in narrower (73.2 in vs 73.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Lincoln MKZ
  • Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 0.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintKia Optima — Based on length × width (Kia Optima)

Dimension comparison

SpecKia OptimaLincoln MKZDifference
Length191.1 in194.1 in3.0 in
Width73.2 in73.4 in0.2 in
Height57.7 in58.2 in0.5 in
Wheelbase110.4 in112.2 in1.8 in
Ground clearance5.3 in——
Curb weight3,407 lb3,797 lb390 lb

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