Volkswagen Passat vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Kia Optima
- Length188.0 in – 188.2 in
- Height58.0 in – 59.7 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Curb weight3,344 lb – 3,512 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Kia Optima width71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 0.9 in shorter (188.1 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.6 in narrower (71.7 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 in taller (58.9 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 107.1 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 203 lb heavier (3,428 lb vs 3,226 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 203 lb heavier (3,428 lb vs 3,226 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 in taller (58.9 in vs 58.3 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.6 in narrower (71.7 in vs 71.1 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 0.9 in shorter (188.1 in vs 189.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 107.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 0.9 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Kia Optima
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 0.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.1 in | 189.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 71.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 58.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 107.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,428 lb | 3,226 lb | 203 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 188.0 in – 188.2 in).
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