The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16)
€ 29,100
€ 37,800
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 7.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and an inch taller than the Lexus IS 300h.
KIA Optima 2.0
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
183.7
190.7 in
Length
183.7 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
Lexus IS 300h
3331 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
406 lb
10.86 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Lexus IS 300h
TF
Generation
XE3
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Lexus IS 300h
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
220 hp
Lexus IS 300h
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus IS 300h
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Lexus IS 300h
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
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20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.44 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
55 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
23 mpg
city
53 mpg
39 mpg
highway
52 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
572 mi
Range
954 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
954 mi
Lexus IS 300h
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).
81.4 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
81.4 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
