Kia Optima vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Nissan Altima
- Length185.9 in
- Height55.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,157 lb – 3,190 lb
- Width71.5 in
- Nissan Altima width70.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 5.6 in shorter (185.9 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.1 in narrower (71.5 in vs 70.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 2.4 in taller (55.5 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 110.2 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 62 lb heavier (3,174 lb vs 3,112 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Nissan Altima is 2.4 in taller (55.5 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 110.2 in)
- Length: Kia Optima is 5.6 in shorter (185.9 in vs 191.5 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 62 lb heavier (3,174 lb vs 3,112 lb)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.1 in narrower (71.5 in vs 70.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 5.6 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 1.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Optima — Based on length × width (Kia Optima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.9 in | 191.5 in | 5.6 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 57.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.2 in | 3.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,174 lb | 3,112 lb | 62 lb |
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