Kia Optima vs Mazda Mazda6 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Mazda Mazda6
- Length186.4 in
- Height58.3 in
- Wheelbase107.1 in
- Curb weight3,142 lb – 3,287 lb
- Width71.1 in
- Mazda Mazda6 width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 0.9 in shorter (186.4 in vs 187.3 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda6 is 1.0 in narrower (71.1 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 1.3 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 105.3 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda6 is 73 lb heavier (3,215 lb vs 3,287 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Kia Optima is 1.3 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.0 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda6 is 73 lb heavier (3,215 lb vs 3,287 lb)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 105.3 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda6 is 1.0 in narrower (71.1 in vs 70.1 in)
- Length: Kia Optima is 0.9 in shorter (186.4 in vs 187.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 0.9 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Mazda Mazda6
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda6 — Mazda Mazda6 is narrower by 1.0 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | Mazda Mazda6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.4 in | 187.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 70.1 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 57.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 105.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,215 lb | 3,287 lb | 73 lb |
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