Volkswagen Passat vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Kia Optima
- Length188.2 in
- Height58.0 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Curb weight3,305 lb – 3,829 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Kia Optima width71.1 in – 71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Optima is 2.1 in shorter (188.2 in vs 186.1 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.4 in narrower (71.7 in vs 71.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.1 in taller (58.0 in vs 56.9 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 346 lb heavier (3,567 lb vs 3,222 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 346 lb heavier (3,567 lb vs 3,222 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.1 in taller (58.0 in vs 56.9 in)
- Length: Kia Optima is 2.1 in shorter (188.2 in vs 186.1 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.4 in narrower (71.7 in vs 71.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Optima — Kia Optima is shorter by 2.1 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Kia Optima
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Optima — Based on length × width (Kia Optima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.2 in | 186.1 in | 2.1 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 71.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 56.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 106.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,567 lb | 3,222 lb | 346 lb |
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