KTM X-Bow (2008 – 2011) vs Lotus Elise (2010 – 2021): specs compared
The KTM X-Bow is the more powerful of the two, with up to 240 hp against 217 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.9 s against 4.6 s. The Lotus Elise has the higher top speed: 241 km/h against 220 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.3 L/100 km against 7.9 L/100 km. The KTM X-Bow is the lighter car, from 805 kg against 870 kg. At 3,785 mm, the Lotus Elise is 115 mm longer than the KTM X-Bow. The KTM X-Bow dates from 2008 – 2011, the Lotus Elise from 2010 – 2021.
| Specification |
KTM
X-Bow
2008 – 2011
|
Lotus
Elise
2010 – 2021
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Austria | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2011 | 2010 – 2021 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 240 hp | 134 – 217 hp |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 160 – 212 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.9 s | 4.6 – 6.5 s |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 204 – 241 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.9 L/100 km | 6.3 – 8.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,670 mm | 3,785 mm |
| Width | 1,869 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,161 mm | 1,118 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,431 mm | 2,299 mm |
| Curb weight | 805 kg | 870 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.