Mazda Mazda6 vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda6 · Kia Optima
- Length191.5 in
- Height57.1 in
- Wheelbase111.4 in
- Ground clearance6.4 in – 6.7 in
- Curb weight3,183 lb – 3,232 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Kia Optima width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 0.8 in shorter (191.5 in vs 190.7 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.3 in narrower (72.4 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda6 has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 110.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda6 has 1.5 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 145 lb heavier (3,208 lb vs 3,353 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda6 has 1.5 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 145 lb heavier (3,208 lb vs 3,353 lb)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda6 has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 110.0 in)
- Length: Kia Optima is 0.8 in shorter (191.5 in vs 190.7 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.3 in narrower (72.4 in vs 72.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda6 · garage fit for Kia Optima
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceMazda Mazda6 — Mazda Mazda6 has 1.5 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda6 | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.5 in | 190.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 57.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 110.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in | 5.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,208 lb | 3,353 lb | 145 lb |
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