Kia Optima vs Mazda Mazda6 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Mazda Mazda6
- Length190.7 in
- Height57.1 in
- Wheelbase110.0 in
- Curb weight3,237 lb – 3,468 lb
- Width72.1 in
- Mazda Mazda6 width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 0.8 in shorter (190.7 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.3 in narrower (72.1 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda6 has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 111.4 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 145 lb heavier (3,353 lb vs 3,208 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 145 lb heavier (3,353 lb vs 3,208 lb)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda6 has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 111.4 in)
- Length: Kia Optima is 0.8 in shorter (190.7 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.3 in narrower (72.1 in vs 72.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 0.8 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
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | Mazda Mazda6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.7 in | 191.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 72.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 57.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 111.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,353 lb | 3,208 lb | 145 lb |
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