Car comparison

Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111RvsKTM X-Bow R 2.0

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Lotus Elise (SERIES 2)

1.8 i 16V 111R

192 hp1796 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2004-2010
VS

KTM X-Bow

R 2.0

240 hp1984 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2007-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

KTM X-Bow R 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    310 Nm
    229 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    790 kg
    1,742 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    304 hp/t
    227 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    27/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111RKTMX-BowR 2.0
Power
192hp143kW
240hp179kW
Torque
180Nm133lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
850kg1,874lb
790kg1,742lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
49.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
42.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
18.0s
Calculated
16.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
304hp/t227kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
392Nm/t263lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
513km319mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,796cc110cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
3,785mm149in
3,738mm147in
Width
1,719mm68in
1,915mm75in
Height
1,143mm45in
1,202mm47in
Wheelbase
2,300mm91in
2,430mm96in
Front track
1,457mm57in
1,672mm66in
Rear track
1,503mm59in
1,626mm64in
Trunk volume
115L
-
Doors
2
-
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
38L
40L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111RKTM X-Bow R 2.0PowerTorque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R: Power / Torque
  • KTM X-Bow R 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R7,800 rpm6,800 rpm8,050 rpm
KTMX-BowR 2.06,500 rpm2,000 rpm7,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111RKTMX-BowR 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
16.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
181 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
192 hp
143 kW
KTMX-BowR 2.0
240 hp
179 kW

KTM X-Bow R 2.0 has 48 hp more than Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R and KTM X-Bow R 2.0: 48 hp (36 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
180 Nm
133 lb-ft
KTMX-BowR 2.0
310 Nm
229 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
850 kg
1,874 lb
KTMX-BowR 2.0
790 kg
1,742 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
KTMX-BowR 2.0
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R4.9 s
KTMX-BowR 2.03.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between KTM X-Bow R 2.0 and Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R: 1.0 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
KTMX-BowR 2.0
304 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
192 hp
143 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
KTMX-BowR 2.0
240 hp
179 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
115 L
4.1 cu ft
Length
3,785 mm
149.0 in
Height
1,143 mm
45.0 in
KTMX-BowR 2.0
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,738 mm
147.2 in
Height
1,202 mm
47.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111RKTMX-BowR 2.0
Power
192 hp
143 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
180 Nm
133 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
850 kg
1,874 lb
790 kg
1,742 lb
Fuel consumption
-
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
115 L
4.1 cu ft
Length
3,785 mm
149.0 in
Height
1,143 mm
45.0 in
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,738 mm
147.2 in
Height
1,202 mm
47.3 in
Range score
-
513 km
319 mi
Trunk score
115 L
4.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
304 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleKTM X-Bow R 2.0
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

KTM X-Bow R 2.0

  • Has 48 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 78 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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