Kia Optima vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length185.8 in – 186.4 in
- Height55.5 in – 58.3 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in – 107.1 in
- Curb weight3,142 lb – 3,301 lb
- Width71.1 in – 71.5 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width69.3 in – 70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 6.8 in shorter (186.1 in vs 179.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.6 in narrower (71.3 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.6 in taller (56.9 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 5.2 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 13 lb heavier (3,222 lb vs 3,234 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 5.2 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 101.5 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 6.8 in shorter (186.1 in vs 179.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.6 in narrower (71.3 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.6 in taller (56.9 in vs 57.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 13 lb heavier (3,222 lb vs 3,234 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 6.8 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.1 in | 179.3 in | 6.8 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 69.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 57.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 101.5 in | 5.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,222 lb | 3,234 lb | 13 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 185.8 in – 186.4 in).
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