Spec Sizes

Kia Optima vs Toyota Camry Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Toyota Camry

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

Side view
  • Length186.4 in
  • Height58.3 in
  • Wheelbase107.1 in
  • Curb weight3,142 lb – 3,287 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.1 in
  • Toyota Camry width71.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Optima is 2.8 in shorter (186.4 in vs 189.2 in)
  • Width: Kia Optima is 0.6 in narrower (71.1 in vs 71.7 in)
  • Height: Kia Optima is 0.8 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Toyota Camry has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 109.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Toyota Camry is 175 lb heavier (3,215 lb vs 3,390 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Toyota Camry is 175 lb heavier (3,215 lb vs 3,390 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Toyota Camry has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 109.3 in)
  3. Length: Kia Optima is 2.8 in shorter (186.4 in vs 189.2 in)
  4. Height: Kia Optima is 0.8 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.5 in)
  5. Width: Kia Optima is 0.6 in narrower (71.1 in vs 71.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Toyota Camry
  • Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 0.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintKia Optima — Based on length × width (Kia Optima)

Dimension comparison

SpecKia OptimaToyota CamryDifference
Length186.4 in189.2 in2.8 in
Width71.1 in71.7 in0.6 in
Height58.3 in57.5 in0.8 in
Wheelbase107.1 in109.3 in2.2 in
Curb weight3,215 lb3,390 lb175 lb

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