The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)

€ 37,800
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15) Lexus IS 300h
€ 27,000
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 37,800
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 300h is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and an inch lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Lexus IS 300h
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.3
Blueprint Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.8
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15)
110.2
183.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
110
190.7
183.7 in
Length
190.7 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus IS 300h
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.77 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)

General

Lexus IS 300h
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
XE3
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Lexus IS 300h
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
No data
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

Lexus IS 300h
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 300h

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
16.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.23 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 300h
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
55 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
53 mpg
city
39 mpg
52 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
954 mi
Range
853 mi
Lexus IS 300h
954 mi
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
81.4 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 300h
81.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 300h
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data