The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15)

€ 40,500
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 37,800
 Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15) Lexus IS 300h
€ 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 300h.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Lexus IS 300h
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
73.2
83.5
56.3
Blueprint Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15)
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 300h
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9 %
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Lexus IS 300h
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Lexus IS 300h
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
220 hp
Lexus IS 300h
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 300h

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Lexus IS 300h
119 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 300h

▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.23 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
16.23 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
55 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
No data
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2136 mi
Range
954 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
954 mi
Lexus IS 300h
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).
81.4 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
81.4 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data