The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)

€ 35,800
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) Lexus IS 250
€ 27,000
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 35,800
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 10.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Lexus IS 250
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.1
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
70.9
70.9
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
72
79.9
70.9 in
Width
72 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.1 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
107.5
180.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
110
190.7
180.5 in
Length
190.7 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus IS 250
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.87 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)

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 automatic 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
140 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
17.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.26 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 250
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Lexus IS 250
28 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
20 mpg
city
39 mpg
36 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
481 mi
Range
853 mi
Lexus IS 250
481 mi
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
104.9 kWh
Lexus IS 250
159.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 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
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data