The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 37,800
€ 29,100
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 2.0.
Lexus IS 300h
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 300h
KIA Optima 2.0
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3331 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
6.72 %
General
Lexus IS 300h
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 300h
KIA Optima 2.0
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
No data
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
KIA Optima 2.0
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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16.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.44 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.23 lb/hp
20.44 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
55 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
53 mpg
city
23 mpg
52 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
954 mi
Range
572 mi
Lexus IS 300h
954 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
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).
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 300h
81.4 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
