Kia Optima vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length185.8 in
- Height55.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,279 lb – 3,301 lb
- Width71.5 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 12.9 in shorter (185.8 in vs 172.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 3.2 in narrower (71.5 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.1 in taller (55.5 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 98.9 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 207 lb heavier (3,290 lb vs 3,083 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 98.9 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 12.9 in shorter (185.8 in vs 172.9 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 207 lb heavier (3,290 lb vs 3,083 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 3.2 in narrower (71.5 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.1 in taller (55.5 in vs 57.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 12.9 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 3.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.8 in | 172.9 in | 12.9 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 68.3 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 57.6 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 98.9 in | 7.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,290 lb | 3,083 lb | 207 lb |
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