Volkswagen Jetta vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Kia Optima
- Length185.1 in
- Height57.4 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance5.6 in
- Curb weight2,888 lb – 2,970 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Kia Optima width73.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 6.0 in shorter (185.1 in vs 191.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.4 in narrower (70.8 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.3 in taller (57.4 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 110.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 465 lb heavier (2,929 lb vs 3,394 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Optima is 465 lb heavier (2,929 lb vs 3,394 lb)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 5.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 110.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.4 in narrower (70.8 in vs 73.2 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 6.0 in shorter (185.1 in vs 191.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Kia Optima
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 2.4 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.1 in | 191.1 in | 6.0 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 73.2 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 57.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 110.4 in | 4.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in | 5.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,929 lb | 3,394 lb | 465 lb |
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