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

€ 40,900

€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘ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 1.2 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
Lexus IS 200t
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
56.3
71.3
79.8
57.5
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.3 in
Height
57.5 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 T-GDI
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.48 %

General
Lexus IS 200t
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Lexus IS 200t
242 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Lexus IS 200t
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
Lexus IS 200t
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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15.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
Lexus IS 200t
15.31 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 200t
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Lexus IS 200t
31 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
40 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
533 mi
Range
531 mi
Lexus IS 200t
533 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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).
155.3 kWh
Lexus IS 200t
145.8 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 200t
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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