Kia Optima vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Volkswagen Passat
- Length189.0 in
- Height58.3 in
- Wheelbase107.1 in
- Curb weight3,157 lb – 3,294 lb
- Width71.1 in
- Volkswagen Passat width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 1.2 in shorter (189.0 in vs 187.8 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.6 in narrower (71.1 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 in taller (58.3 in vs 58.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 106.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 166 lb heavier (3,226 lb vs 3,392 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 166 lb heavier (3,226 lb vs 3,392 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 in taller (58.3 in vs 58.9 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.6 in narrower (71.1 in vs 71.7 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 1.2 in shorter (189.0 in vs 187.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 106.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 1.2 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 0.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.0 in | 187.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 71.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 58.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 106.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,226 lb | 3,392 lb | 166 lb |
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