The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. Lexus IS 200t Automatic (15 - 16)
€ 40,500

€ 37,800

€ 40,500
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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.5 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Lexus IS 200t.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Lexus IS 200t
57.7
73.2
83.5
56.3
71.3
79.8
73.2 in
Width
71.3 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.7 in
Height
56.3 in
110.4
191.1
110.2
183.7
191.1 in
Length
183.7 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Lexus IS 200t
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.47 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Lexus IS 200t
JF
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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Lexus IS 200t
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
242 hp
Lexus IS 200t
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 200t
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Lexus IS 200t
119 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 200t
▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.17 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
15.17 lb/hp
Lexus IS 200t
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Lexus IS 200t
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
34 mpg
Lexus IS 200t
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
2136 mi
Range
586 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
586 mi
Lexus IS 200t
Environmental Impact
30.3 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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
132.6 kWh
Lexus IS 200t
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Lexus IS 200t
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data