The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 200t Automatic (16 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
€ 38,600

€ 40,500

€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500
ⓘ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 6.9 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
Lexus IS 200t
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
56.3
71.3
79.8
57.7
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.3 in
Height
57.7 in
110.2
184.3
110.4
191.1
184.3 in
Length
191.1 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 200t
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.61 %

General
Lexus IS 200t
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
XE3
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 200t
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Lexus IS 200t
242 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Lexus IS 200t
258 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
Lexus IS 200t
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
143 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 200t
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
15.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Lexus IS 200t
15.31 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 200t
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Lexus IS 200t
31 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
22 mpg
city
No data
40 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
533 mi
Range
2136 mi
Lexus IS 200t
533 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
30.3 kWh
Lexus IS 200t
145.8 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 200t
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data