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Kia Optima vs Toyota Camry: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Kia Optima

Kia · 2015–2020

Optima

Power
110 kW150 PS

Toyota Camry

Toyota · 2023–present

Camry XV80

Power
168 kW228 PS

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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

  • City Too close to call Length: 4,845 mm vs 4,885 mm

In plain words

Toyota Camry has more power: 168 kW (228 PS) against 110 kW (150 PS) for Kia Optima. Toyota Camry is 40 mm longer than Kia Optima (4,885 mm vs 4,845 mm). Toyota Camry is the older design (from 1982); Kia Optima arrived in 2015. Toyota Camry is still in production; Kia Optima is not.

Size and weight

Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.

Optima · Camry XV80
0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft20 ft21 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ftWheelbase 2,805 mmWheelbase 9 ft 2 inLength 4,845 mmLength 15 ft 11 in1,455 mm4 ft 9 inWheelbase 2,825 mmWheelbase 9 ft 3 inLength 4,885 mmLength 16 ft 0 in1,445 mm4 ft 9 in
OptimaCamry XV80
Length 4,845 mm190.7 in 4,885 mm192.3 in +40 mm +1.6 in +0.8%
Width 1,860 mm73.2 in 1,840 mm72.4 in −20 mm −0.8 in −1.1%
Height 1,455 mm57.3 in 1,445 mm56.9 in −10 mm −0.4 in −0.7%
Wheelbase 2,805 mm110.4 in 2,825 mm111.2 in +20 mm +0.8 in +0.7%
Fits a standard garage? TightTight

Difference vs Optima (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.

Size comparison to scale: Front and top views, inches →

Full specifications

Kia OptimaToyota Camry
General
Version 2.0 · 110 kW (150 PS) Camry XV80 · 2.5 Hybrid FWD · 168 kW (228 PS)
Production years 2015–2020 2023–present
Body Sedan Sedan
Country South Korea Japan
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. 110 kW (150 PS) 148 hp 168 kW (228 PS) 225 hp Better
Power, all versions 100–180 kW (136–245 PS) 134–241 hp 107–224 kW (145–305 PS) 143–300 hp
Engine and transmission
Fuel No data Hybrid
Engine 2,000 cc · 4 cyl 2.0 l 2,487 cc · 4 cyl 2.5 l
Gearbox manual CVT
Drive Front-wheel drive Front-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,845 mm 190.7 in 4,885 mm 192.3 in
Width 1,860 mm 73.2 in 1,840 mm 72.4 in
Height 1,455 mm 57.3 in 1,445 mm 56.9 in
Wheelbase 2,805 mm 110.4 in 2,825 mm 111.2 in
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. 505 l 17.8 cu ft No data
Safety
Euro NCAP ★★★★★ (2015) No data

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).