The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 200t Automatic (15 - 16) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 37,800
€ 31,100
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus IS 200t is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and an inch lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Lexus IS 200t
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.3
71.3
79.8
57.3
72
79.9
71.3 in
Width
72 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57.3 in
110.2
183.7
110
190.7
183.7 in
Length
190.7 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 200t
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3486 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.04 %
General
Lexus IS 200t
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
XE3
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 200t
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
242 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 200t
242 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lexus IS 200t
258 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Lexus IS 200t
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
143 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 200t
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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15.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.01 lb/hp
Lexus IS 200t
15.17 lb/hp
26.01 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 200t
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Lexus IS 200t
34 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
41 mpg
highway
48 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
586 mi
Range
725 mi
Lexus IS 200t
586 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
123.4 kWh
Lexus IS 200t
132.6 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 200t
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
