The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (18 - ..) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 38,500
€ 31,100
€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 6.5 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
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
184.3
110
190.7
184.3 in
Length
190.7 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 300h
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3486 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
5.89 %
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 automatic 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
122 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.01 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.84 lb/hp
26.01 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
51 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
47 mpg
city
30 mpg
55 mpg
highway
48 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
892 mi
Range
725 mi
Lexus IS 300h
892 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
123.4 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
87.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 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
1034 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
