The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 29,100
€ 35,800
€ 29,100
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 2.0 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Lexus IS 250.
KIA Optima 2.0
Lexus IS 250
57.3
72
79.9
56.1
70.9
70.9
72 in
Width
70.9 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
57.3 in
Height
56.1 in
110
190.7
107.5
180.5
190.7 in
Length
180.5 in
110 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
Lexus IS 250
3331 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
5.85 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Lexus IS 250
TF
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 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
126 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
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20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.26 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.44 lb/hp
17.26 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
28 mpg
Lexus IS 250
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
36 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
572 mi
Range
481 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
481 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
144 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 2.0
144 kWh
159.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
