Spec Sizes

Kia Optima vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Nissan Maxima

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

Side view
  • Length190.7 in
  • Height57.3 in
  • Wheelbase110.0 in
  • Curb weight3,206 lb – 3,385 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.1 in
  • Nissan Maxima width73.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Maxima is 0.1 in shorter (190.7 in vs 190.6 in)
  • Width: Kia Optima is 1.1 in narrower (72.1 in vs 73.2 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.5 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 109.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 272 lb heavier (3,296 lb vs 3,568 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 272 lb heavier (3,296 lb vs 3,568 lb)
  2. Width: Kia Optima is 1.1 in narrower (72.1 in vs 73.2 in)
  3. Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.5 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.8 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 109.3 in)
  5. Length: Nissan Maxima is 0.1 in shorter (190.7 in vs 190.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
  • Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 1.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintKia Optima — Based on length × width (Kia Optima)

Dimension comparison

SpecKia OptimaNissan MaximaDifference
Length190.7 in190.6 in0.1 in
Width72.1 in73.2 in1.1 in
Height57.3 in57.8 in0.5 in
Wheelbase110.0 in109.3 in0.7 in
Curb weight3,296 lb3,568 lb272 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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