The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Lexus IS 200t Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 31,600

€ 38,600

€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and an inch taller than the Lexus IS 200t.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Lexus IS 200t
57.3
72
79.9
56.3
71.3
79.8
72 in
Width
71.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.3 in
Height
56.3 in
110
190.7
110.2
184.3
190.7 in
Length
184.3 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Lexus IS 200t
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.05 %

General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Lexus IS 200t
TF
Generation
XE3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Lexus IS 200t
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
242 hp
Lexus IS 200t
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 200t
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Lexus IS 200t
122 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 200t
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26.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.31 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.24 lb/hp
15.31 lb/hp
Lexus IS 200t
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Lexus IS 200t
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
31 mpg
Lexus IS 200t
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
48 mpg
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
725 mi
Range
533 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
533 mi
Lexus IS 200t
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).
145.8 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
Lexus IS 200t
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Lexus IS 200t
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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