Head-to-head
Lotus Esprit vs Volkswagen XL1
The Volkswagen XL1 leads on CO₂ emissions (21 g/km vs 318 g/km). The Lotus Esprit is ahead on power (356 hp vs 48 hp). The Lotus Esprit starts at €113,219, the Volkswagen XL1 at €112,866.
Comparing Esprit Lotus Esprit V8 vs XL1 Volkswagen XL1. Open the full comparison to change trim →
| Spec | Lotus Esprit | Volkswagen XL1 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 356 hp | 48 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 120 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 | 12.7 |
| Top speed | 283 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Electric range | — | 50 km |
| Consumption | 13.3 | 0.9 |
| CO₂ | 318 g/km | 21 g/km |
| Price | 113219 | 112866 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
Figures are for the representative variant of each model; the best value in each row is highlighted.