Toyota Camry vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Toyota Camry · Kia Optima
- Length189.2 in
- Height57.9 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight3,190 lb – 3,420 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Kia Optima width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Camry is 1.5 in shorter (189.2 in vs 190.7 in)
- Width: Toyota Camry is 0.4 in narrower (71.7 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Toyota Camry is 0.6 in taller (57.9 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 110.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Camry is 10 lb heavier (3,305 lb vs 3,296 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Toyota Camry is 0.6 in taller (57.9 in vs 57.3 in)
- Length: Toyota Camry is 1.5 in shorter (189.2 in vs 190.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 110.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Camry is 0.4 in narrower (71.7 in vs 72.1 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Camry is 10 lb heavier (3,305 lb vs 3,296 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Camry — Toyota Camry is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Toyota Camry · garage fit for Kia Optima
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Camry — Toyota Camry is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Camry — Based on length × width (Toyota Camry)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Camry | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.2 in | 190.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 72.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 57.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 110.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,305 lb | 3,296 lb | 10 lb |
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