Kia Optima vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Volkswagen Passat
- 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 Passat width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 2.1 in shorter (186.1 in vs 188.2 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.4 in narrower (71.3 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.1 in taller (56.9 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 346 lb heavier (3,222 lb vs 3,567 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 346 lb heavier (3,222 lb vs 3,567 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.1 in taller (56.9 in vs 58.0 in)
- Length: Kia Optima is 2.1 in shorter (186.1 in vs 188.2 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.4 in narrower (71.3 in vs 71.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 2.1 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Optima — Based on length × width (Kia Optima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.1 in | 188.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 71.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 58.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 106.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,222 lb | 3,567 lb | 346 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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