The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 31,100

€ 34,200

€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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 18 cm longer, 2 cm wider and 2.5 cm taller than the Lexus IS 250.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Lexus IS 250
1455
1830
2030
1430
1810
2027
1830 mm
Width
1810 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1455 mm
Height
1430 mm
2795
4845
2800
4665
4845 mm
Length
4665 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Lexus IS 250
1581 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2090 kg

Weight Difference:
26 kg
1.64 %

General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Lexus IS 250
TF
Generation
XE3
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Lexus IS 250
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1685 CC
Engine Capacity
2500 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
205 bhp
at 6400 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 bhp
205 bhp
Lexus IS 250
325 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
252 NM
at 4800 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
325 NM
252 NM
Lexus IS 250
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Lexus IS 250
122 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250
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11.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.59 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
11.8 kg/bhp
7.59 kg/bhp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
33 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
47 mpg
33 mpg
Lexus IS 250
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
725 mi
Range
477 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
477 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
162.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
162.9 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
469 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
480 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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