Volkswagen Jetta vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Kia Optima
- Length179.3 in
- Height57.4 in – 59.2 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight3,228 lb – 3,285 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Kia Optima width71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 9.7 in shorter (179.3 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.0 in narrower (70.1 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 107.1 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 31 lb heavier (3,257 lb vs 3,226 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 107.1 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 9.7 in shorter (179.3 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.0 in narrower (70.1 in vs 71.1 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 31 lb heavier (3,257 lb vs 3,226 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 9.7 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Kia Optima
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.3 in | 189.0 in | 9.7 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 71.1 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 58.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 107.1 in | 5.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,257 lb | 3,226 lb | 31 lb |
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