The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15)

€ 40,900
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 37,800
 Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15) Lexus IS 300h
€ 40,900
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 T-GDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.5 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Lexus IS 300h.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Lexus IS 300h
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
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
57.5 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
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 T-GDI
Lexus IS 300h
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.11 %
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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 T-GDI
Lexus IS 300h
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
220 hp
Lexus IS 300h
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 300h

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Lexus IS 300h
149 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 300h

▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.23 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
16.23 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
55 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
20 mpg
city
53 mpg
39 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
954 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
954 mi
Lexus IS 300h
Environmental Impact
155.3 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 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
81.4 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data