Kia Optima vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Nissan Altima
- Length190.7 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase110.0 in
- Curb weight3,206 lb – 3,385 lb
- Width72.1 in
- Nissan Altima width70.7 in – 72.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 4.5 in shorter (190.7 in vs 186.2 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 0.8 in narrower (72.1 in vs 71.3 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.3 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 107.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 64 lb heavier (3,296 lb vs 3,232 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 107.3 in)
- Length: Nissan Altima is 4.5 in shorter (190.7 in vs 186.2 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 64 lb heavier (3,296 lb vs 3,232 lb)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 0.8 in narrower (72.1 in vs 71.3 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.3 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 4.5 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.7 in | 186.2 in | 4.5 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 71.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 57.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 107.3 in | 2.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,296 lb | 3,232 lb | 64 lb |
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