Kia Optima vs Mazda Mazda6 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Mazda Mazda6
- Length191.1 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase110.4 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight3,219 lb – 3,494 lb
- Width73.2 in
- Mazda Mazda6 width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 1.6 in shorter (191.1 in vs 192.7 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.8 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.6 in taller (57.7 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda6 has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 111.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda6 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 6.6 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 142 lb heavier (3,357 lb vs 3,215 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda6 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 6.6 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 142 lb heavier (3,357 lb vs 3,215 lb)
- Width: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.8 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.6 in taller (57.7 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda6 has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 111.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 1.6 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Mazda Mazda6
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda6 — Mazda Mazda6 is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceMazda Mazda6 — Mazda Mazda6 has 1.3 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | Mazda Mazda6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.1 in | 192.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 72.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 57.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 111.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 6.6 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,357 lb | 3,215 lb | 142 lb |
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