Volkswagen Jetta vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Kia Optima
- Length172.3 in – 173.6 in
- Height56.9 in – 58.5 in
- Wheelbase98.9 in
- Curb weight2,893 lb – 3,280 lb
- Width68.3 in
- Kia Optima width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 13.0 in shorter (172.9 in vs 185.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 3.2 in narrower (68.3 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.2 in taller (57.7 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 87 lb heavier (3,087 lb vs 3,174 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 13.0 in shorter (172.9 in vs 185.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 3.2 in narrower (68.3 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.2 in taller (57.7 in vs 55.5 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 87 lb heavier (3,087 lb vs 3,174 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 13.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Kia Optima
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 3.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.9 in | 185.9 in | 13.0 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 71.5 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 55.5 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.9 in | 106.3 in | 7.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,087 lb | 3,174 lb | 87 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 172.3 in – 173.6 in).
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