Volkswagen Passat vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Kia Optima
- Length184.3 in – 185.2 in
- Height57.5 in – 59.0 in
- Wheelbase106.4 in
- Curb weight3,225 lb – 4,034 lb
- Width68.7 in
- Kia Optima width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 1.2 in shorter (184.8 in vs 185.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 2.8 in narrower (68.7 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.8 in taller (58.3 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 456 lb heavier (3,630 lb vs 3,174 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 456 lb heavier (3,630 lb vs 3,174 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.8 in taller (58.3 in vs 55.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 2.8 in narrower (68.7 in vs 71.5 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 1.2 in shorter (184.8 in vs 185.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 1.2 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Kia Optima
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 2.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.8 in | 185.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 71.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 55.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 106.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,630 lb | 3,174 lb | 456 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 184.3 in – 185.2 in).
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