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Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) · Facelift 2017 Cup 260 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 260 1.8

250 hp1798 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2017-2021
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 260 1.8

  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    29/100

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 260 1.8KTMX-BowR 2.0
Power
250hp186kW
240hp179kW
Torque
265Nm195lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
895kg1,973lb
790kg1,742lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
43.4s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
42.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
15.1s
Calculated
16.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
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
279hp/t208kW/t127hp/1000 lb
Calculated
304hp/t227kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
392Nm/t263lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
513km319mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length-
3,738mm147in
Width-
1,915mm75in
Height-
1,202mm47in
Wheelbase-
2,430mm96in
Front track-
1,672mm66in
Rear track-
1,626mm64in
Doors
2
-
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank-
40L
CO2 emissions
175g/km
-

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 260 1.8KTM X-Bow R 2.0PowerTorque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 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 260 1.87,200 rpm5,500 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 260 1.8KTMX-BowR 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.1 s
16.8 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 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
8.0 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 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 260 1.8
250 hp
186 kW
KTMX-BowR 2.0
240 hp
179 kW

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 has 10 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 260 1.8: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
265 Nm
195 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 260 1.8
895 kg
1,973 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 260 1.8
243 km/h
151 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 260 1.84.2 s
KTMX-BowR 2.03.9 s

Although Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 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 260 1.8: 0.3 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 260 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 260 1.8
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 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 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
250 hp
186 kW
4.2 s
243 km/h
151 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 260 1.8
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
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 260 1.8
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 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 260 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 260 1.8
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.2 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 260 1.8
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 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 260 1.8KTMX-BowR 2.0
Power
250 hp
186 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
3.9 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
895 kg
1,973 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-
Height-
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,738 mm
147.2 in
Height
1,202 mm
47.3 in
Range score
-
513 km
319 mi
CO2 score
175 g/km
-
Power-to-weight score
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
304 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 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

KTM X-Bow R 2.0

  • Has 45 Nm more
  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 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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