Kia Optima vs Toyota Camry Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Toyota Camry
- Length185.9 in
- Height55.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,157 lb – 3,190 lb
- Width71.5 in
- Toyota Camry width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 3.3 in shorter (185.9 in vs 189.2 in)
- Width: Toyota Camry is 0.8 in narrower (71.5 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Toyota Camry is 3.2 in taller (55.5 in vs 58.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Camry has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.1 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Camry is 51 lb heavier (3,174 lb vs 3,224 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Toyota Camry is 3.2 in taller (55.5 in vs 58.7 in)
- Length: Kia Optima is 3.3 in shorter (185.9 in vs 189.2 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Camry is 51 lb heavier (3,174 lb vs 3,224 lb)
- Width: Toyota Camry is 0.8 in narrower (71.5 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Camry has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Toyota Camry
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Camry — Toyota Camry is narrower by 0.8 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | Toyota Camry | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.9 in | 189.2 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 58.7 in | 3.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,174 lb | 3,224 lb | 51 lb |
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