Car comparison

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S CR 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)

S CR 1.8

220 hpGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2012-2017
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 performance score
    64/100

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S CR 1.8

  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    533 km
    331 mi
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusElise (SERIES 3)S CR 1.8KTMX-BowR 2.0
Power
220hp164kW
240hp179kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
905kg1,995lb
790kg1,742lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
43.9s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
42.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
17.3s
Calculated
16.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
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
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
304hp/t227kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
392Nm/t263lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
533km331mi
Calculated
513km319mi
Calculated
Displacement-
1,984cc121cu in
Length
3,824mm151in
3,738mm147in
Width
1,719mm68in
1,915mm75in
Height
1,117mm44in
1,202mm47in
Wheelbase
2,300mm91in
2,430mm96in
Front track-
1,672mm66in
Rear track-
1,626mm64in
Doors
2
-
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
40L
40L
CO2 emissions
173g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S CR 1.8KTM X-Bow R 2.0PowerTorque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S CR 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)S CR 1.86,800 rpm4,600 rpm7,050 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 3)S CR 1.8KTMX-BowR 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.3 s
16.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
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
5.6 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 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)S CR 1.8
220 hp
164 kW
KTMX-BowR 2.0
240 hp
179 kW

KTM X-Bow R 2.0 has 20 hp more than Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S CR 1.8.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S CR 1.8 and KTM X-Bow R 2.0: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S CR 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)S CR 1.8
905 kg
1,995 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)S CR 1.8
234 km/h
145 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)S CR 1.84.6 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 3) S CR 1.8: 0.7 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)S CR 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)S CR 1.8
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 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)S CR 1.8
533 km
331 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)S CR 1.8
220 hp
164 kW
4.6 s
234 km/h
145 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)S CR 1.8
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 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)S CR 1.8
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 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

KTM X-Bow R 2.0 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)S CR 1.8
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.6 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)S CR 1.8
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 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)S CR 1.8KTMX-BowR 2.0
Power
220 hp
164 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
3.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
905 kg
1,995 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
533 km
331 mi
513 km
319 mi
CO2 score
173 g/km
-
Power-to-weight score
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLotus Elise (SERIES 3) S CR 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) S CR 1.8

  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 km (13 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

KTM X-Bow R 2.0

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 61 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

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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