Kia Optima vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length190.7 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase110.0 in
- Curb weight3,206 lb – 3,385 lb
- Width72.1 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.0 in – 70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 9.9 in shorter (190.7 in vs 180.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.0 in narrower (72.1 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.9 in taller (57.3 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 7.0 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 103.0 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 252 lb heavier (3,296 lb vs 3,044 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 252 lb heavier (3,296 lb vs 3,044 lb)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 7.0 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 103.0 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 9.9 in shorter (190.7 in vs 180.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.0 in narrower (72.1 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.9 in taller (57.3 in vs 58.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 9.9 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 2.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.7 in | 180.8 in | 9.9 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 70.0 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 58.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 103.0 in | 7.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,296 lb | 3,044 lb | 252 lb |
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