Spec Sizes

Kia Optima vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Volkswagen Jetta

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

Side view
  • Length185.8 in
  • Height55.5 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight3,279 lb – 3,301 lb
Front / width
  • 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 253 lb heavier (3,290 lb vs 3,037 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Kia Optima is 253 lb heavier (3,290 lb vs 3,037 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 98.9 in)
  3. Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 12.9 in shorter (185.8 in vs 172.9 in)
  4. Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 3.2 in narrower (71.5 in vs 68.3 in)
  5. 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

SpecKia OptimaVolkswagen JettaDifference
Length185.8 in172.9 in12.9 in
Width71.5 in68.3 in3.2 in
Height55.5 in57.6 in2.1 in
Wheelbase106.3 in98.9 in7.4 in
Curb weight3,290 lb3,037 lb253 lb

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