Toyota Avalon vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Toyota Avalon · Kia Optima
- Length197.2 in
- Height58.5 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Curb weight3,490 lb – 3,610 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Kia Optima width71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 8.2 in shorter (197.2 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 1.7 in narrower (72.8 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: Toyota Avalon is 0.2 in taller (58.5 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 107.1 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 325 lb heavier (3,550 lb vs 3,226 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 325 lb heavier (3,550 lb vs 3,226 lb)
- Length: Kia Optima is 8.2 in shorter (197.2 in vs 189.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 107.1 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 1.7 in narrower (72.8 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: Toyota Avalon is 0.2 in taller (58.5 in vs 58.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 8.2 in Check garage fit for Toyota Avalon · garage fit for Kia Optima
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 1.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Optima — Based on length × width (Kia Optima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Avalon | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.2 in | 189.0 in | 8.2 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 71.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 58.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 107.1 in | 3.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,550 lb | 3,226 lb | 325 lb |
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