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Kia Optima vs Toyota Camry XV70: 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
180 kW245 PS

Toyota Camry XV70

Toyota · 2017–2024

Camry XV70

Power
155 kW211 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 4,880 mm

In plain words

Kia Optima has more power: 180 kW (245 PS) against 155 kW (211 PS) for Toyota Camry XV70. 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.

Optima · Camry XV70
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 2,820 mmWheelbase 9 ft 3 inLength 4,880 mmLength 16 ft 0 in1,445 mm4 ft 9 in
OptimaCamry XV70
Length 4,845 mm190.7 in 4,880 mm192.1 in +35 mm +1.4 in +0.7%
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 2,820 mm111.0 in +15 mm +0.6 in +0.5%
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.

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Full specifications

Kia OptimaToyota Camry XV70
General
Version 2.0 · 180 kW (245 PS) 2.5 Hybrid · 155 kW (211 PS)
Production years 2015–2020 2017–2024
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. 180 kW (245 PS) 241 hp Better 155 kW (211 PS) 208 hp
Power, all versions 100–180 kW (136–245 PS) 134–241 hp 155–224 kW (211–305 PS) 208–300 hp
Engine and transmission
Fuel No data Hybrid
Engine 2,000 cc 2.0 l 2,487 cc · 4 cyl 2.5 l
Gearbox automatic CVT
Drive Front-wheel drive Front-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,845 mm 190.7 in 4,880 mm 192.1 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 2,820 mm 111.0 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).

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