2020 Kia Optima vs 2025 Lexus ES
📊 Key Differences
- Fuel economy: 42 MPG vs 44 MPG combined — Lexus ES is more efficient
- Annual fuel cost: $1400 vs $1550 — Kia Optima saves $ per year
- Fuel type: Regular Gasoline vs Regular Gasoline
| Specification | 2020 Kia Optima | 2025 Lexus ES |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2020 | 2025 |
| Class | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars |
| Fuel Type | Regular Gasoline | Regular Gasoline |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM6) | Automatic (AV-S6) |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement (L) | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| City MPG | 40 | 43 |
| Highway MPG | 45 | 44 |
| Combined MPG | 42 | 44 |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $1400 | $1550 |
| CO₂ (g/mile) | 213.0 | 200.0 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Score | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| EPA GHG Score | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Overall Safety | 5/5 ★ | — |
| Frontal Crash | 5/5 | — |
| Side Crash | 5/5 | — |
| Rollover | 5/5 | — |
🚗 2020 Kia Optima
Midsize Cars with 42 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain.
Full Kia Optima Profile →🚗 2025 Lexus ES
Midsize Cars with 44 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain.
Full Lexus ES Profile →🔗 Related