The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

€ 35,800
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) Lexus IS 250
€ 40,900
 KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 35,800
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 10.6 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
Lexus IS 250
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
56.1
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
70.9
70.9
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
70.9 in
Width
73.2 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.1 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
107.5
180.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
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 T-GDI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.01 %
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

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 automatic 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
140 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
17.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.26 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
28 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Lexus IS 250
28 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
20 mpg
city
20 mpg
36 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
481 mi
Range
531 mi
Lexus IS 250
481 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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).
155.3 kWh
Lexus IS 250
159.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 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
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data