Petrol · 1997–2022
Lotus Elise
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Lotus Elise. By the official figures, the 2022 uses 8.7 L/100km: 32 mpg UK, 27 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 8.7 L/100km
- 2022 official
- UK mpg
- 32 mpg
- US mpg
- 27 mpg
- Seats
- 2
What a Elise costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $25.58 per 100 km | $2,814 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $20.97 per 100 km | $2,327 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £24.42 per 100 miles | £1,709 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $16.10 per 100 miles | $2,174 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Petrol | 8.7 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 8.8 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 8.5 L/100km | 33 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 8.8 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 7.5 L/100km | 38 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 8.3 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 8.5 L/100km | 33 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 8.3 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 8.3 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Petrol | 7.4 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Petrol | 5.7 L/100km | 50 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 1998 | Petrol | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
Lotus Elise questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Lotus Elise?
The 2022 Lotus Elise uses 8.7 L/100km by its official figures: 32 mpg in UK gallons and 27 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Lotus Elise cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,814 in New Zealand, $2,327 in Australia, £1,709 in United Kingdom, $2,174 in United States.
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