Nissan Altima vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Kia Optima
- Length191.5 in
- Height57.9 in
- Wheelbase110.2 in
- Curb weight2,999 lb – 3,225 lb
- Width70.4 in
- Kia Optima width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 5.6 in shorter (191.5 in vs 185.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.1 in narrower (70.4 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 2.4 in taller (57.9 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 62 lb heavier (3,112 lb vs 3,174 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Nissan Altima is 2.4 in taller (57.9 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Kia Optima is 5.6 in shorter (191.5 in vs 185.9 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 62 lb heavier (3,112 lb vs 3,174 lb)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.1 in narrower (70.4 in vs 71.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 5.6 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Kia Optima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 1.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Optima — Based on length × width (Kia Optima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Altima | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.5 in | 185.9 in | 5.6 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 71.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 55.5 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 106.3 in | 3.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,112 lb | 3,174 lb | 62 lb |
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