Kia Optima vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length190.7 in
- Height57.1 in
- Wheelbase110.0 in
- Curb weight3,237 lb – 3,468 lb
- Width72.1 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 8.5 in shorter (190.7 in vs 182.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.1 in narrower (72.1 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 in taller (57.1 in vs 57.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 104.4 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 370 lb heavier (3,353 lb vs 2,983 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 370 lb heavier (3,353 lb vs 2,983 lb)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (110.0 in vs 104.4 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 8.5 in shorter (190.7 in vs 182.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.1 in narrower (72.1 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 in taller (57.1 in vs 57.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 8.5 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 2.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.7 in | 182.2 in | 8.5 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 70.0 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 57.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 104.4 in | 5.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,353 lb | 2,983 lb | 370 lb |
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