Kia Optima vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Volkswagen Passat
- Length191.1 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase110.4 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight3,219 lb – 3,494 lb
- Width73.2 in
- Volkswagen Passat width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 2.5 in shorter (191.1 in vs 193.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.0 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.7 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Passat has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 13 lb heavier (3,357 lb vs 3,369 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Passat has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.0 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.7 in)
- Length: Kia Optima is 2.5 in shorter (191.1 in vs 193.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.6 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 13 lb heavier (3,357 lb vs 3,369 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 2.5 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat has 0.4 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.1 in | 193.6 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 72.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 58.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 110.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,357 lb | 3,369 lb | 13 lb |
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