Kia Optima vs Toyota Camry Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Toyota Camry
- Length190.7 in
- Height57.1 in
- Wheelbase110.0 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight3,237 lb – 3,468 lb
- Width72.1 in
- Toyota Camry width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 1.7 in shorter (190.7 in vs 192.4 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.3 in narrower (72.1 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.4 in taller (57.1 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Camry has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 111.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Camry has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.7 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Camry is 100 lb heavier (3,353 lb vs 3,453 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota Camry has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.7 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Camry is 100 lb heavier (3,353 lb vs 3,453 lb)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Camry has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 111.2 in)
- Length: Kia Optima is 1.7 in shorter (190.7 in vs 192.4 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.4 in taller (57.1 in vs 56.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Toyota Camry
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Camry — Toyota Camry has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Optima — Based on length × width (Kia Optima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | Toyota Camry | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.7 in | 192.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 72.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 56.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 111.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 5.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,353 lb | 3,453 lb | 100 lb |
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