Volkswagen Jetta vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Kia Optima
- Length179.4 in – 182.2 in
- Height57.2 in – 59.2 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in – 104.4 in
- Curb weight2,804 lb – 3,283 lb
- Width70.0 in – 70.1 in
- Kia Optima width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 9.9 in shorter (180.8 in vs 190.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.0 in narrower (70.0 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.9 in taller (58.2 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 7.0 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 110.0 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 252 lb heavier (3,044 lb vs 3,296 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 252 lb heavier (3,044 lb vs 3,296 lb)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 7.0 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 110.0 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 9.9 in shorter (180.8 in vs 190.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.0 in narrower (70.0 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.9 in taller (58.2 in vs 57.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 9.9 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Kia Optima
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 2.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.8 in | 190.7 in | 9.9 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 72.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 57.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 110.0 in | 7.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,044 lb | 3,296 lb | 252 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 179.4 in – 182.2 in).
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