Kia Optima vs Toyota Camry Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Toyota Camry

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

Side view
  • Length190.7 in
  • Height57.1 in
  • Wheelbase110.0 in
  • Ground clearance5.1 in
  • Curb weight3,237 lb – 3,468 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Optima is 0.3 in shorter (190.7 in vs 191.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 109.3 in)
  • Ground clearance: Toyota Camry has 1.0 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 6.0 in)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Toyota Camry has 1.0 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 6.0 in)
  2. Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 109.3 in)
  3. Length: Kia Optima is 0.3 in shorter (190.7 in vs 191.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia OptimaKia Optima is shorter by 0.3 in
  • More ground clearanceToyota CamryToyota Camry has 1.0 in more clearance

Dimension comparison

SpecKia OptimaToyota CamryDifference
Length190.7 in191.0 in0.3 in
Width72.1 in
Height57.1 in
Wheelbase110.0 in109.3 in0.7 in
Ground clearance5.1 in6.0 in1.0 in
Curb weight3,353 lb

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