The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (18 - ..) vs. KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 38,500
€ 30,000
€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and an inch lower than the KIA Optima Hybrid.
Lexus IS 300h
KIA Optima Hybrid
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 Hybrid
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3664 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.08 %
General
Lexus IS 300h
KIA Optima Hybrid
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 Hybrid
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid 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
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
187 hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
No data
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Hybrid
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
KIA Optima Hybrid
124 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.84 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
51 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
47 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
892 mi
Range
748 mi
Lexus IS 300h
892 mi
748 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
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).
102.4 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
87.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
KIA Optima Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
