The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18) vs. Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08)
€ 25,100
€ 32,500
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 2.0 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and an inch taller than the Lexus IS 250.
KIA Optima 2.0
Lexus IS 250
57.7
73.2
83.5
56.7
70.9
70.9
73.2 in
Width
70.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
57.7 in
Height
56.7 in
110.4
191.1
107.5
180.1
191.1 in
Length
180.1 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
Lexus IS 250
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Lexus IS 250
JF
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Lexus IS 250
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
161 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Lexus IS 250
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
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20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.95 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
24 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
32 mpg
24 mpg
Lexus IS 250
24 mpg
city
17 mpg
40 mpg
highway
31 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
588 mi
Range
412 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
588 mi
412 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
185.7 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
140.2 kWh
185.7 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
