Lexus ES (2016 – 2018) vs Kia Optima Sportswagon (2016 – 2018): specs compared
The Lexus ES is the more powerful of the two, with up to 268 hp against 245 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 s against 7.6 s. The Kia Optima Sportswagon has the higher top speed: 232 km/h against 209 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.4 L/100 km against 5.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,475 kg against 1,620 kg. At 4,910 mm, the Lexus ES is 56 mm longer than the Kia Optima Sportswagon.
| Specification |
Lexus
ES
2016 – 2018
|
Kia
Optima Sportswagon
2016 – 2018
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2016 – 2018 | 2016 – 2018 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel | Hybrid, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 203 – 272 hp | 141 – 245 hp |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 196 – 353 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 – 8.4 s | 7.6 – 11.1 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 209 km/h | 203 – 232 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 9.8 L/100 km | 4.4 – 8.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,910 mm | 4,854 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,859 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,461 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,804 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,620 – 1,660 kg | 153 – 1,580 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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