Toyota Camry vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Toyota Camry · Kia Optima
- Length189.2 in
- Height58.7 in
- Wheelbase107.1 in
- Curb weight3,086 lb – 3,362 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Kia Optima width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 3.3 in shorter (189.2 in vs 185.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Camry is 0.8 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Toyota Camry is 3.2 in taller (58.7 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Camry has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Camry is 51 lb heavier (3,224 lb vs 3,174 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Toyota Camry is 3.2 in taller (58.7 in vs 55.5 in)
- Length: Kia Optima is 3.3 in shorter (189.2 in vs 185.9 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Camry is 51 lb heavier (3,224 lb vs 3,174 lb)
- Width: Toyota Camry is 0.8 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Camry has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Toyota Camry · garage fit for Kia Optima
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Camry — Toyota Camry is narrower by 0.8 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Camry | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.2 in | 185.9 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 55.5 in | 3.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 106.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,224 lb | 3,174 lb | 51 lb |
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