Kia Optima vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length191.1 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase110.4 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight3,219 lb – 3,494 lb
- Width73.2 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 8.3 in shorter (191.1 in vs 182.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 3.2 in narrower (73.2 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.9 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 6.0 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 104.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Optima has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 288 lb heavier (3,357 lb vs 3,069 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 288 lb heavier (3,357 lb vs 3,069 lb)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 6.0 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 104.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Optima has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 3.2 in narrower (73.2 in vs 70.0 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 8.3 in shorter (191.1 in vs 182.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 8.3 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
- More ground clearanceKia Optima — Kia Optima has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.1 in | 182.8 in | 8.3 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 70.0 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 56.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 104.4 in | 6.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,357 lb | 3,069 lb | 288 lb |
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