Spec Sizes

Kia Optima vs Mazda Mazda6 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Mazda Mazda6

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
  • Mazda Mazda6 width72.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Optima is 3.0 in shorter (190.7 in vs 193.7 in)
  • Width: Kia Optima is 0.3 in narrower (72.1 in vs 72.4 in)
  • Height: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.6 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 109.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Mazda Mazda6 is 137 lb heavier (3,296 lb vs 3,433 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Mazda Mazda6 is 137 lb heavier (3,296 lb vs 3,433 lb)
  2. Length: Kia Optima is 3.0 in shorter (190.7 in vs 193.7 in)
  3. Height: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.6 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.9 in)
  4. Width: Kia Optima is 0.3 in narrower (72.1 in vs 72.4 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 109.8 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 Mazda Mazda6
  • Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 0.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintKia Optima — Based on length × width (Kia Optima)

Dimension comparison

SpecKia OptimaMazda Mazda6Difference
Length190.7 in193.7 in3.0 in
Width72.1 in72.4 in0.3 in
Height57.3 in57.9 in0.6 in
Wheelbase110.0 in109.8 in0.2 in
Curb weight3,296 lb3,433 lb137 lb

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