Toyota Avalon vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Toyota Avalon · Kia Optima
- Length195.3 in
- Height57.5 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight3,505 lb – 3,583 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Kia Optima width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 4.6 in shorter (195.3 in vs 190.7 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.1 in narrower (72.2 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Toyota Avalon is 0.4 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 110.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Avalon has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 192 lb heavier (3,544 lb vs 3,353 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota Avalon has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 192 lb heavier (3,544 lb vs 3,353 lb)
- Length: Kia Optima is 4.6 in shorter (195.3 in vs 190.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 110.0 in)
- Height: Toyota Avalon is 0.4 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 4.6 in Check garage fit for Toyota Avalon · garage fit for Kia Optima
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Avalon — Toyota Avalon has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Optima — Based on length × width (Kia Optima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Avalon | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.3 in | 190.7 in | 4.6 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 72.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 57.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 110.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,544 lb | 3,353 lb | 192 lb |
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