The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
€ 35,800
€ 25,100
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Lexus IS 250
KIA Optima 2.0
56.1
70.9
70.9
57.7
73.2
83.5
70.9 in
Width
73.2 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.1 in
Height
57.7 in
107.5
180.5
110.4
191.1
180.5 in
Length
191.1 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
KIA Optima 2.0
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.66 %
General
Lexus IS 250
KIA Optima 2.0
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
KIA Optima 2.0
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Lexus IS 250
KIA Optima 2.0
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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17.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.26 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Lexus IS 250
28 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
36 mpg
highway
40 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
481 mi
Range
588 mi
Lexus IS 250
481 mi
588 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
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).
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).
140.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250
159.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
