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Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) · Facelift 2017 Cup 250 1.8vsKTM 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 3) · Facelift 2017

Cup 250 1.8

246 hp1798 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedRoadster2017-2021
VS

KTM X-Bow

R 2.0

240 hp1984 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2007-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 250 1.8

  • Fastest top speed
    248 km/h
    154 mph
  • Most powerful
    246 hp
    183 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    640 km
    398 mi
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

KTM X-Bow R 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.8KTMX-BowR 2.0
Power
246hp183kW
240hp179kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
917kg2,022lb
790kg1,742lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
43.2s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
42.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
14.6s
Calculated
16.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
268hp/t200kW/t122hp/1000 lb
Calculated
304hp/t227kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
273Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
392Nm/t263lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
640km398mi
Calculated
513km319mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
3,824mm151in
3,738mm147in
Width
1,719mm68in
1,915mm75in
Height
1,117mm44in
1,202mm47in
Wheelbase-
2,430mm96in
Front track-
1,672mm66in
Rear track-
1,626mm64in
Doors
2
-
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
48L
40L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 250 1.8KTM X-Bow R 2.0PowerTorque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 250 1.8: Power / Torque
  • KTM X-Bow R 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.87,200 rpm3,500-5,500 rpm7,450 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 3)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.8KTMX-BowR 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.6 s
16.8 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
181 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.8
246 hp
183 kW
KTMX-BowR 2.0
240 hp
179 kW

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 250 1.8 has 6 hp more than KTM X-Bow R 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between KTM X-Bow R 2.0 and Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 250 1.8: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.8
250 Nm
184 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 3)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.8
917 kg
2,022 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 3)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.8
248 km/h
154 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 3)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.84.3 s
KTMX-BowR 2.03.9 s

Although Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 250 1.8 has more power, KTM X-Bow R 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between KTM X-Bow R 2.0 and Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 250 1.8: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.8
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
KTMX-BowR 2.0
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.8
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
KTMX-BowR 2.0
304 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.8
640 km
398 mi
KTMX-BowR 2.0
513 km
319 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.8
246 hp
183 kW
4.3 s
248 km/h
154 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 3)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.8
Power
246 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,824 mm
150.6 in
Height
1,117 mm
44.0 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

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.8
Power
246 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
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
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 250 1.8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.8
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.3 s
KTMX-BowR 2.0
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
3.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.8
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
KTMX-BowR 2.0
304 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.8KTMX-BowR 2.0
Power
246 hp
183 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
3.9 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
917 kg
2,022 lb
790 kg
1,742 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,824 mm
150.6 in
Height
1,117 mm
44.0 in
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,738 mm
147.2 in
Height
1,202 mm
47.3 in
Range score
640 km
398 mi
513 km
319 mi
Power-to-weight score
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 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
VehicleLotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 250 1.8KTM X-Bow R 2.0
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 250 1.8

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 127 km (79 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

KTM X-Bow R 2.0

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 127 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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