KTM X-Bow (2008 – 2011) vs Lotus Exige (2008 – 2012): specs compared
The Lotus Exige is the more powerful of the two, with up to 261 hp against 240 hp. The KTM X-Bow is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.9 s against 4.1 s. The Lotus Exige has the higher top speed: 245 km/h against 220 km/h. The KTM X-Bow uses less fuel, from 7.9 L/100 km against 8.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 805 kg against 875 kg. At 3,785 mm, the Lotus Exige is 115 mm longer than the KTM X-Bow.
| Specification |
KTM
X-Bow
2008 – 2011
|
Lotus
Exige
2008 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Austria | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2011 | 2008 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 240 hp | 192 – 261 hp |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 180 – 236 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.9 s | 4.1 – 5.2 s |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 237 – 245 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.9 L/100 km | 8.5 – 10.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,670 mm | 3,785 mm |
| Width | 1,869 mm | 1,717 mm |
| Height | 1,161 mm | 1,168 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,431 mm | 2,299 mm |
| Curb weight | 805 kg | 875 – 942 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.