The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Lexus IS 200t Automatic (15 - 16)
€ 29,600

€ 37,800

€ 29,600
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 200t.
KIA Optima 2.0
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
183.7
190.7 in
Length
183.7 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
Lexus IS 200t
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.42 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0
Lexus IS 200t
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Lexus IS 200t
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
242 hp
Lexus IS 200t
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 200t
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Lexus IS 200t
126 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 200t
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20.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.17 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.63 lb/hp
15.17 lb/hp
Lexus IS 200t
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Lexus IS 200t
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
34 mpg
Lexus IS 200t
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
572 mi
Range
586 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
586 mi
Lexus IS 200t
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).
132.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
132.6 kWh
Lexus IS 200t
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Lexus IS 200t
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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