The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 31,600

€ 38,500

€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘ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 300h.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Lexus IS 300h
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 300h
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.05 %

General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Lexus IS 300h
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Lexus IS 300h
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
220 hp
Lexus IS 300h
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus IS 300h
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Lexus IS 300h
122 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

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

Lexus IS 300h
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26.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.24 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
51 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
51 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
30 mpg
city
47 mpg
48 mpg
highway
55 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
725 mi
Range
892 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
892 mi
Lexus IS 300h
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).
87.2 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
87.2 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data