Lincoln MKZ vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Lincoln MKZ · Kia Optima
- Length189.8 in
- Height56.9 in
- Wheelbase107.4 in
- Curb weight3,598 lb – 3,796 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Kia Optima width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Lincoln MKZ is 0.9 in shorter (189.8 in vs 190.7 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.1 in narrower (72.2 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.4 in taller (56.9 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (107.4 in vs 110.0 in)
- Curb weight: Lincoln MKZ is 402 lb heavier (3,697 lb vs 3,296 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Lincoln MKZ is 402 lb heavier (3,697 lb vs 3,296 lb)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (107.4 in vs 110.0 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.4 in taller (56.9 in vs 57.3 in)
- Length: Lincoln MKZ is 0.9 in shorter (189.8 in vs 190.7 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.1 in narrower (72.2 in vs 72.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageLincoln MKZ — Lincoln MKZ is shorter by 0.9 in Check garage fit for Lincoln MKZ · garage fit for Kia Optima
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 0.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Lincoln MKZ | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.8 in | 190.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 72.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 57.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 110.0 in | 2.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,697 lb | 3,296 lb | 402 lb |
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