The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
€ 32,500
€ 27,000
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus IS 250 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Lexus IS 250
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.7
70.9
70.9
57.3
72
79.9
70.9 in
Width
72 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.7 in
Height
57.3 in
107.5
180.1
110
190.7
180.1 in
Length
190.7 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.25 %
General
Lexus IS 250
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
XE2
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Lexus IS 250
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
143 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.69 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Lexus IS 250
24 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
17 mpg
city
39 mpg
31 mpg
highway
52 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
412 mi
Range
853 mi
Lexus IS 250
412 mi
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
104.9 kWh
Lexus IS 250
185.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
