Toyota Camry XV70 vs Kia Optima: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Toyota · 2017–2024
Camry XV70
- Power
- 224 kW305 PS
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Kia · 2015–2020
Optima
- Power
- 110 kW150 PS
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
- City Too close to call Length: 4,880 mm vs 4,845 mm
In plain words
Toyota Camry XV70 has more power: 224 kW (305 PS) against 110 kW (150 PS) for Kia Optima. Toyota Camry XV70 is 35 mm longer than Kia Optima (4,880 mm vs 4,845 mm). Kia Optima is the older design (from 2015); Toyota Camry XV70 arrived in 2017.
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Camry XV70 | Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,880 mm192.1 in † | 4,845 mm190.7 in −35 mm −1.4 in −0.7% |
| Width | 1,840 mm72.4 in | 1,860 mm73.2 in +20 mm +0.8 in +1.1% |
| Height | 1,445 mm56.9 in | 1,455 mm57.3 in +10 mm +0.4 in +0.7% |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm111.0 in | 2,805 mm110.4 in −15 mm −0.6 in −0.5% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Tight | Tight |
Difference vs Camry XV70 (±). 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. † from another version of this generation.
Full specifications
| Toyota Camry XV70 | Kia Optima | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 3.5 V6 · petrol · 224 kW (305 PS) | 2.0 · 110 kW (150 PS) |
| Production years | 2017–2024 | 2015–2020 |
| Body | Sedan | Sedan |
| Country | Japan | South Korea |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 224 kW (305 PS) 300 hp Better | 110 kW (150 PS) 148 hp |
| Power, all versions | 155–224 kW (211–305 PS) 208–300 hp | 100–180 kW (136–245 PS) 134–241 hp |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | No data |
| Engine | 3,456 cc · 6 cyl 3.5 l | 2,000 cc · 4 cyl 2.0 l |
| Gearbox | automatic | manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,880 mm 192.1 in † | 4,845 mm 190.7 in |
| Width | 1,840 mm 72.4 in | 1,860 mm 73.2 in |
| Height | 1,445 mm 56.9 in | 1,455 mm 57.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm 111.0 in | 2,805 mm 110.4 in |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | No data | 505 l 17.8 cu ft |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | No data | ★★★★★ (2015) |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (2): Body, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
† from another version of this generation.