Kia Optima vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length186.4 in
- Height58.3 in
- Wheelbase107.1 in
- Curb weight3,142 lb – 3,287 lb
- Width71.1 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 7.1 in shorter (186.4 in vs 179.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.0 in narrower (71.1 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.9 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 43 lb heavier (3,215 lb vs 3,258 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 101.5 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 7.1 in shorter (186.4 in vs 179.3 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.9 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.0 in narrower (71.1 in vs 70.1 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 43 lb heavier (3,215 lb vs 3,258 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 7.1 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.4 in | 179.3 in | 7.1 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 70.1 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 57.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 101.5 in | 5.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,215 lb | 3,258 lb | 43 lb |
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