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2020 Kia Optima dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo

Length

191.1in long

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191.1 in long110.4 in wheelbase57.7 intall73.2 inwide
To scale. Dashed: median of 100 sedans (2020).

Dimensions by trim

2020 Kia Optima: outside dimensions by trim
TrimLengthWidthWith mirrorsHeightWheelbaseGround clearanceTurning circle
LX FWD, S FWD, SE FWD, EX FWD, EX Premium FWD, SX FWD191.1 in73.2 in73.2 in57.7 in110.4 in5.3 in35.8 ft
Special Edition FWD, SX Turbo FWD191.1 in73.2 in73.2 in57.7 in110.4 in5.3 in35.8 ft
Hybrid EX FWD, Plug-in Hybrid EX FWD191.1 in73.2 in73.2 in57.5 in110.4 in5.1 in35.8 ft
2020 Kia Optima: weight by trim
TrimCurb weight
LX FWD3,230 lb
S FWD, SE FWD3,298 lb
Special Edition FWD, SX Turbo FWD3,292 lb
EX FWD, EX Premium FWD3,285 lb
Hybrid EX FWD3,496 lb
SX FWD3,558 lb
Plug-in Hybrid EX FWD3,799 lb
2020 Kia Optima: cargo and room by trim
TrimCargo, seats upCargo, maxPassenger volumeFront legroomRear legroomFront headroomRear headroom
LX FWD, S FWD, SE FWD, EX FWD, EX Premium FWD, SX FWD15.9 cu ft15.9 cu ft120.7 cu ft45.5 in35.6 in39.8 in37.8 in
Special Edition FWD, SX Turbo FWD15.9 cu ft15.9 cu ft104.8 cu ft45.5 in35.6 in39.8 in37.8 in
Hybrid EX FWD13.4 cu ft13.4 cu ft104.8 cu ft45.5 in35.6 in39.8 in37.8 in
Plug-in Hybrid EX FWD9.9 cu ft9.9 cu ft104.8 cu ft45.5 in35.6 in39.8 in37.8 in

Weight

Curb weight
3,230 lb
Kilograms
1,465 kg
US tons
1.6 tons

LX FWD. All trims: 3,230 lb to 3,799 lb.

Heavier than 22% of 100 sedans (2020).

Garage fit

2020 Kia Optima in standard garages, centred
GarageFitsSpare lengthEach side
Single, 12 x 22 ftYes72.9 in35.4 in
Single, 14 x 24 ftYes96.9 in47.4 in
Double, 20 x 20 ftYes48.9 in83.4 in
Double, 24 x 24 ftYes96.9 in107.4 in
2020 Kia Optima through a garage door
DoorFitsSpare widthAbove roof
8 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes22.8 in26.3 in
9 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes34.8 in26.3 in

Your garage

Second car

Garage 12 x 22 ft. Door 9 x 7 ft.

  • Yes. 72.9 in spare length. 35.4 in each side.
  • Door: 34.8 in spare width. 26.3 in above the roof.

Size class

Mid-size sedan.

Longer than 43% of 100 sedans (2020).

Median of 100 sedans (2020): 192.3 in long.

Cargo, seats up: 15.9 cu ft. More than 65% of 92 sedans (2020).

Bigger and smaller rivals

2020 Kia Optima and rivals by length
ModelLengthvs OptimaCargo, seats upvs Optima
Mazda MAZDA6192.7 in+1.6 in14.7 cu ft-1.2 cu ft
Honda Accord192.2 in+1.1 in16.7 cu ft+0.8 cu ft
Toyota Camry192.1 in+1.0 in14.1 cu ft-1.8 cu ft
Ford Fusion191.8 in+0.7 in12.0 cu ft-3.9 cu ft
Kia Optima191.1 in-15.9 cu ft-
Subaru Legacy190.6 in-0.5 in15.1 cu ft-0.8 cu ft
Kia Stinger190.2 in-0.9 inN/AN/A
Audi A5 Sportback187.2 in-3.9 in22.0 cu ft+6.1 cu ft
Mazda MAZDA3183.5 in-7.6 in13.2 cu ft-2.7 cu ft

Legroom and headroom

LX FWD.

Front legroom
45.5 inMore than 92% of 99 sedans (2020).
Rear legroom
35.6 inMore than 39% of 98 sedans (2020).
Front headroom
39.8 inMore than 81% of 97 sedans (2020).
Rear headroom
37.8 inMore than 66% of 98 sedans (2020).

Tall drivers: front legroom and headroom in the top 25% of sedans.

What this cannot tell you

Outline is a body-style template scaled to these numbers.

Garage fit ignores shelves, steps and open doors.

How values are checked