The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 30,000
€ 38,500
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima Hybrid is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and an inch taller than the Lexus IS 300h.
KIA Optima Hybrid
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
184.3
190.7 in
Length
184.3 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Hybrid
Lexus IS 300h
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.08 %
General
KIA Optima Hybrid
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 Hybrid
Lexus IS 300h
4-cylinder full 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
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
220 hp
Lexus IS 300h
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus IS 300h
Performance
KIA Optima 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
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
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19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Hybrid
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
56 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
56 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
41 mpg
city
55 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
748 mi
Range
976 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
976 mi
Lexus IS 300h
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
79.5 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
79.5 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Hybrid
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
