The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

€ 34,200
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15) Lexus IS 250
€ 40,500
 KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500

ⓘ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 7.5 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
Lexus IS 250
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
56.3
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.8
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.3 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15)
110.2
183.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
110.4
191.1
183.7 in
Length
191.1 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus IS 250
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
12.64 %
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

General

Lexus IS 250
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
XE3
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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Performance

Lexus IS 250
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
140 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
16.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
16.72 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 250
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Lexus IS 250
27 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
20 mpg
city
No data
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
477 mi
Range
2136 mi
Lexus IS 250
477 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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).
30.3 kWh
Lexus IS 250
162.9 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 250
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data