Toyota Camry vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Toyota Camry · Kia Optima
- Length188.5 in
- Height55.4 in
- Wheelbase105.2 in
- Curb weight2,998 lb – 3,252 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Kia Optima width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 2.6 in shorter (188.5 in vs 185.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Camry is 1.4 in narrower (70.1 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.1 in taller (55.4 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (105.2 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 49 lb heavier (3,125 lb vs 3,174 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Toyota Camry is 1.4 in narrower (70.1 in vs 71.5 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 49 lb heavier (3,125 lb vs 3,174 lb)
- Length: Kia Optima is 2.6 in shorter (188.5 in vs 185.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (105.2 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.1 in taller (55.4 in vs 55.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 2.6 in Check garage fit for Toyota Camry · garage fit for Kia Optima
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Camry — Toyota Camry is narrower by 1.4 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Camry | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.5 in | 185.9 in | 2.6 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 71.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 55.4 in | 55.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.2 in | 106.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,125 lb | 3,174 lb | 49 lb |
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