Volkswagen Jetta vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Kia Optima
- Length182.2 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase104.4 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in – 5.2 in
- Curb weight2,836 lb – 3,162 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Kia Optima width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 8.5 in shorter (182.2 in vs 190.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.1 in narrower (70.0 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 in taller (57.2 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 110.0 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 354 lb heavier (2,999 lb vs 3,353 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 354 lb heavier (2,999 lb vs 3,353 lb)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 110.0 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 8.5 in shorter (182.2 in vs 190.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.1 in narrower (70.0 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 in taller (57.2 in vs 57.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 8.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Kia Optima
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 2.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.2 in | 190.7 in | 8.5 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 72.1 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 57.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 110.0 in | 5.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,999 lb | 3,353 lb | 354 lb |
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