Spec Sizes

Kia Optima vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Nissan Maxima

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length185.8 in
  • Height55.5 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight3,279 lb – 3,301 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.5 in
  • Nissan Maxima width71.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Optima is 7.7 in shorter (185.8 in vs 193.5 in)
  • Width: Kia Optima is 0.2 in narrower (71.5 in vs 71.7 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 2.8 in taller (55.5 in vs 58.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 111.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 182 lb heavier (3,290 lb vs 3,472 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 182 lb heavier (3,290 lb vs 3,472 lb)
  2. Height: Nissan Maxima is 2.8 in taller (55.5 in vs 58.3 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 111.2 in)
  4. Length: Kia Optima is 7.7 in shorter (185.8 in vs 193.5 in)
  5. Width: Kia Optima is 0.2 in narrower (71.5 in vs 71.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 7.7 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
  • Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 0.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintKia Optima — Based on length × width (Kia Optima)

Dimension comparison

SpecKia OptimaNissan MaximaDifference
Length185.8 in193.5 in7.7 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in0.2 in
Height55.5 in58.3 in2.8 in
Wheelbase106.3 in111.2 in4.9 in
Curb weight3,290 lb3,472 lb182 lb

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