The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 34,200
€ 29,600
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and an inch lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Lexus IS 250
KIA Optima 2.0
56.3
71.3
79.8
57.3
72
79.9
71.3 in
Width
72 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57.3 in
110.2
183.7
110
190.7
183.7 in
Length
190.7 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
KIA Optima 2.0
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.93 %
General
Lexus IS 250
KIA Optima 2.0
XE3
Generation
TF
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
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
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
163 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
126 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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16.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.63 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
16.72 lb/hp
20.63 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Lexus IS 250
27 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
35 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
477 mi
Range
572 mi
Lexus IS 250
477 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
144 kWh
Lexus IS 250
162.9 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
