Kia Optima vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Nissan Altima
- Length186.4 in
- Height58.3 in
- Wheelbase107.1 in
- Curb weight3,142 lb – 3,287 lb
- Width71.1 in
- Nissan Altima width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 0.3 in shorter (186.4 in vs 186.2 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 0.4 in narrower (71.1 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 1.7 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 107.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 20 lb heavier (3,215 lb vs 3,195 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Kia Optima is 1.7 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.6 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 20 lb heavier (3,215 lb vs 3,195 lb)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 0.4 in narrower (71.1 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 107.3 in)
- Length: Nissan Altima is 0.3 in shorter (186.4 in vs 186.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 0.3 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 0.4 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.4 in | 186.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 70.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 56.6 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 107.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,215 lb | 3,195 lb | 20 lb |
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