The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (16 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
€ 38,500
€ 30,100
€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 6.9 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Lexus IS 300h
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.3
71.3
79.8
57.7
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
110.2
184.3
110.4
191.1
184.3 in
Length
191.1 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 300h
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.35 %
General
Lexus IS 300h
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
XE3
Generation
JF
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
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
No data
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.22 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.84 lb/hp
25.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
56 mpg
56 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
55 mpg
city
46 mpg
53 mpg
highway
64 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
976 mi
Range
1036 mi
Lexus IS 300h
976 mi
1036 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
79.5 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).
86.4 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
79.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
