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1992 Lotus Elan MPG & fuel economy

The 1992 Lotus Elan is a two-seater with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway) on premium gasoline. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1991 model. Among 27 two-seaters rated for 1992, it ranks 4th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,469 a year to fuel.

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Combined 24 MPG 21 MPG city · 29 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,469 15,000 mi/yr · $16.46 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1992 #4 of 27 Two-Seaters by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1992 Lotus Elan's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway2912.38.1
Combined2410.29.8

How it ranks among 1992 Two-Seaters

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  1. 1Mazda MX-5 Miata24 MPG $1,938
  2. 2Toyota MR222 MPG $2,114
  3. 3Consulier Industries Inc Consulier GTP21 MPG $2,214
  4. 4Lotus Elan24 MPG $2,469
  5. 5Mazda RX-718 MPG $2,583
  6. 27Vector W88 MPG $7,406
1992 ElanOther two-seatersClass median: $3,292/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Elan MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Elan
Gas 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $2,469

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
1.6L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Tailpipe CO₂
370 g/mi

1992 Lotus Elan vs. rivals

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1992 Lotus Elan?

Up to 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway).

What fuel does the 1992 Lotus Elan use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1992 Lotus Elan?

The 1992 Lotus Elan's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1992 Lotus Elan per year?

About $2,469 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $16.46 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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