Nissan Altima vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Kia Optima
- Length191.5 in
- Height57.9 in – 58.1 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Curb weight3,108 lb – 3,355 lb
- Width72.0 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: Nissan Altima is 0.1 in narrower (72.0 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.9 in taller (58.0 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 110.0 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 121 lb heavier (3,232 lb vs 3,353 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 121 lb heavier (3,232 lb vs 3,353 lb)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.9 in taller (58.0 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 110.0 in)
- Length: Kia Optima is 0.8 in shorter (191.5 in vs 190.7 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 0.1 in narrower (72.0 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 Nissan Altima · garage fit for Kia Optima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 0.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Altima | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.5 in | 190.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 72.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 57.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 110.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,232 lb | 3,353 lb | 121 lb |
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