The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 32,500
€ 40,900
€ 32,500
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 250 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
Lexus IS 250
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
56.7
70.9
70.9
57.5
73.2
83.5
70.9 in
Width
73.2 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.7 in
Height
57.5 in
107.5
180.1
110.4
191.1
180.1 in
Length
191.1 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.6 %
General
Lexus IS 250
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
XE2
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
Lexus IS 250
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.69 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Lexus IS 250
24 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
17 mpg
city
20 mpg
31 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
412 mi
Range
531 mi
Lexus IS 250
412 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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).
155.3 kWh
Lexus IS 250
185.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
