Toyota Camry vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Toyota Camry · Kia Optima
- Length189.2 in
- Height57.7 in – 57.9 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Curb weight3,263 lb – 3,516 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Kia Optima width71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 0.2 in shorter (189.2 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.6 in narrower (71.7 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.5 in taller (57.8 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Camry has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 107.1 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Camry is 164 lb heavier (3,390 lb vs 3,226 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Camry is 164 lb heavier (3,390 lb vs 3,226 lb)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Camry has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 107.1 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.5 in taller (57.8 in vs 58.3 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.6 in narrower (71.7 in vs 71.1 in)
- Length: Kia Optima is 0.2 in shorter (189.2 in vs 189.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 0.2 in Check garage fit for Toyota Camry · garage fit for Kia Optima
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 0.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Camry | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.2 in | 189.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 71.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 58.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 107.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,390 lb | 3,226 lb | 164 lb |
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