Spec Sizes

Nissan Maxima vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Kia Optima

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length190.6 in
  • Height57.8 in
  • Wheelbase109.3 in
  • Curb weight3,556 lb – 3,579 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.2 in
  • Kia Optima width72.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Maxima is 0.1 in shorter (190.6 in vs 190.7 in)
  • Width: Kia Optima is 1.1 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.1 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.7 in taller (57.8 in vs 57.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 110.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 215 lb heavier (3,568 lb vs 3,353 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 215 lb heavier (3,568 lb vs 3,353 lb)
  2. Width: Kia Optima is 1.1 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.1 in)
  3. Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.7 in taller (57.8 in vs 57.1 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 110.0 in)
  5. Length: Nissan Maxima is 0.1 in shorter (190.6 in vs 190.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Kia Optima
  • Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 1.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintKia Optima — Based on length × width (Kia Optima)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan MaximaKia OptimaDifference
Length190.6 in190.7 in0.1 in
Width73.2 in72.1 in1.1 in
Height57.8 in57.1 in0.7 in
Wheelbase109.3 in110.0 in0.7 in
Curb weight3,568 lb3,353 lb215 lb

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