Kia Optima vs Toyota Camry Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Toyota Camry
- Length191.1 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase110.4 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight3,219 lb – 3,494 lb
- Width73.2 in
- Toyota Camry width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 1.3 in shorter (191.1 in vs 192.4 in)
- Width: Toyota Camry is 0.8 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.8 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Camry has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 111.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Camry has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.7 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Camry is 77 lb heavier (3,357 lb vs 3,434 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota Camry has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.7 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Camry is 77 lb heavier (3,357 lb vs 3,434 lb)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.8 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Camry is 0.8 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Camry has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 111.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 1.3 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
- More ground clearanceToyota Camry — Toyota Camry has 0.4 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | Toyota Camry | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.1 in | 192.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 72.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 56.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 111.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,357 lb | 3,434 lb | 77 lb |
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