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2005 Lotus Elise/exige MPG & fuel economy

The 2005 Lotus Elise/exige is a two-seater with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 22 MPG combined (20 city / 25 highway) on premium gasoline. Among 28 two-seaters rated for 2005, it ranks 4th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,693 a year to fuel.

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Combined 22 MPG 20 MPG city · 25 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,693 15,000 mi/yr · $17.95 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2005 #4 of 28 Two-Seaters by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2005 Lotus Elise/exige's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City208.511.8
Highway2510.69.4
Combined229.410.7

How it ranks among 2005 Two-Seaters

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  1. 1Honda Insight52 MPG $894
  2. 2Toyota MR226 MPG $1,788
  3. 3Mazda MX-5 Miata23 MPG $2,576
  4. 4Lotus Elise/exige22 MPG $2,693
  5. 5Porsche Boxster21 MPG $2,821
  6. 28Ferrari 575 M Maranello and Superamerica11 MPG $5,386
2005 Elise/exigeOther two-seatersClass median: $3,292/yr

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

Elise/exige MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual
Elise/exige
Gas 20 MPG 25 MPG 22 MPG — $2,693

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
1.8L 4-cyl
Transmission
6-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
404 g/mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2005 Lotus Elise/exige?

Up to 22 MPG combined (20 city / 25 highway).

What fuel does the 2005 Lotus Elise/exige use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2005 Lotus Elise/exige?

The 2005 Lotus Elise/exige's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2005 Lotus Elise/exige per year?

About $2,693 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $17.95 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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