The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 30,100
€ 35,800
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.6 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Lexus IS 250.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Lexus IS 250
57.7
73.2
83.5
56.1
70.9
70.9
73.2 in
Width
70.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
57.7 in
Height
56.1 in
110.4
191.1
107.5
180.5
191.1 in
Length
180.5 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Lexus IS 250
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.93 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Lexus IS 250
JF
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Lexus IS 250
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Lexus IS 250
121 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
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25.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.26 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.22 lb/hp
17.26 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
28 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56 mpg
28 mpg
Lexus IS 250
46 mpg
city
20 mpg
64 mpg
highway
36 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
1036 mi
Range
481 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1036 mi
481 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
86.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
159.2 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
86.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
