KTM X-Bow (2008 – 2011) vs Lotus Europa (2006 – 2010): specs compared
The KTM X-Bow is the more powerful of the two, with up to 240 hp against 222 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.9 s against 5.3 s. The Lotus Europa has the higher top speed: 242 km/h against 220 km/h. The KTM X-Bow uses less fuel, from 7.9 L/100 km against 9.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 805 kg against 995 kg. At 3,899 mm, the Lotus Europa is 229 mm longer than the KTM X-Bow. The KTM X-Bow dates from 2008 – 2011, the Lotus Europa from 2006 – 2010.
| Specification |
KTM
X-Bow
2008 – 2011
|
Lotus
Europa
2006 – 2010
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Austria | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2011 | 2006 – 2010 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 240 hp | 200 – 222 hp |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 272 – 301 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.9 s | 5.3 – 5.8 s |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 235 – 242 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.9 L/100 km | 9.3 – 9.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,670 mm | 3,899 mm |
| Width | 1,869 mm | 1,709 mm |
| Height | 1,161 mm | 1,120 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,431 mm | 2,329 mm |
| Curb weight | 805 kg | 995 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

