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Lotus Elise/Exige MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
7 model years · 2005–2011
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Lotus Elise/Exige fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Lotus Elise/Exige for 7 model years, 2005 to 2011. Across those years its combined rating runs 22–23 MPG. The latest model year, 2011, has 2 configurations rated 22–23 MPG combined and costing $3,480–$3,600 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2005 is the 2011 Elise/Exige 1.8L 4-cyl RWD, at 23 MPG.
Lotus Elise/Exige MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-2011 Generation page | ||
| 2011 | 22–23 | $3,480–$3,600 |
| 2010 | 22–23 | $3,490–$3,650 |
| 2009 | 22–23 | $3,490–$3,650 |
| 2007-2008 Generation page | ||
| 2008 | 22–23 | $2,840–$2,970 |
| 2007 | 22–23 | $2,840–$2,970 |
| 2005-2006 Generation page | ||
| 2006 | 22 | $3,650 |
| 2005 | 22 | $3,650 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Lotus Elise/Exige generations
3 generations between 2005 and 2011. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2011 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Lotus Elise/Exige's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Lotus Elise/Exige run 22–23 MPG across model years 2005 to 2011. The latest year, 2011, is rated 22–23 MPG.
Which Lotus Elise/Exige model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2011 Lotus Elise/Exige Elise/Exige 1.8L 4-cyl RWD has the highest combined rating since 2005, at 23 MPG.
How much does a Lotus Elise/Exige cost to fuel per year?
For MY2011, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,480–$3,600 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,480.
Has the Lotus Elise/Exige's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 22 MPG in 2005 to 23 MPG in 2011, 1 MPG more.
Which Lotus Elise/Exige model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2008, 2010. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.