- Newest year: 2008
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- Two-seaters
- Same as 2007
2007-2008 Lotus Elise/Exige MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 22–23 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 two-seater configurations, MY2008. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2007-2008 Lotus Elise/Exige at a glance
The 2007-2008 Lotus Elise/Exige covers 2 model years in the EPA database (4 configurations in all), rated 22–23 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2008, costs about $2,840 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Elise/Exige 1.8L 4-cyl RWD (23 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA lists identical ratings for every model year of this generation.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2007-2008 Lotus Elise/Exige by model year
What the 2008 Elise/Exige 1.8L 4-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$237
$2,840 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.73
Per 100 miles
$18.93
Five years
$14,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the two-seater median
$1,180less a year
Class median $4,020 a year, MY2008
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2008 Lotus Elise/Exige MPG
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2008 Lotus Elise/Exige as for the 2007 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2007 section above.See 2007
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elise/Exige 1.8L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | RWD | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Elise/Exige 1.8L 4-cyl supercharged | 1.8L 4-cyl supercharged | RWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,970 |
2007 Lotus Elise/Exige MPG
22–23 MPG · $2,840–$2,970/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elise/Exige 1.8L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | RWD | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Elise/Exige 1.8L 4-cyl supercharged | 1.8L 4-cyl supercharged | RWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,970 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Elise/Exige 1.8L 4-cyl RWD: $3,860 in California and $2,480 in Texas, a $1,380 difference.
- California $3,860
- Washington $3,580
- New York $2,840
- Florida $2,680
- Texas $2,480
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2008 two-seater models.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2007-2008 Lotus Elise/Exige get?
EPA rates the 2007-2008 Lotus Elise/Exige at 22–23 MPG combined across 4 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2008 Elise/Exige 1.8L 4-cyl RWD, is rated 23 MPG (21 city, 27 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2007-2008 Lotus Elise/Exige?
Every model year of the 2007-2008 Lotus Elise/Exige tops out at 23 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2007-2008 Lotus Elise/Exige?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for every model year from 2007 to 2008.
How does the 2007-2008 Lotus Elise/Exige compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2005-2006 Lotus Elise/Exige) is rated 22 MPG combined and costs $3,650 a year to fuel; the 2007-2008 model is rated 22–23 MPG and costs $2,840–$2,970 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2008 Lotus Elise/Exige per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Elise/Exige 1.8L 4-cyl RWD costs about $2,840 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,840–$2,970 a year. That is a $130 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2008 Lotus Elise/Exige 100 miles?
About $18.93 per 100 miles for the Elise/Exige 1.8L 4-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $18.93 and $19.80 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2008 Lotus Elise/Exige more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Elise/Exige 1.8L 4-cyl RWD is rated 21 city and 27 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2008 Lotus Elise/Exige compare with other two-seater configurations?
The Elise/Exige 1.8L 4-cyl RWD costs about $2,840 a year to fuel, $1,180 less than the class median of $4,020, and less than 10 of 10 two-seater configurations. The comparison covers all 81 rated two-seater configurations for MY2008, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2008 Lotus Elise/Exige different from the 2007 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2007 and 2008: 2 configurations rated 22–23 MPG combined. See the 2007 Lotus Elise/Exige for that year.