Lotus Elan: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Lotus Elan across 3 model years, from the 1991 Lotus Elan through the 1993 Lotus Elan. The most recent 1993 Lotus Elan returns 23 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 1992 Lotus Elan at 24 MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Lotus Elan page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Lotus Elan. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1993 Lotus Elan | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 28 MPG | $3,000 |
| 1992 | 1992 Lotus Elan | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,900 |
| 1991 | 1991 Lotus Elan | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,900 |
How the Lotus Elan compares against the Two Seaters class
Buyers usually compare the Lotus Elan against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Two Seaters class for the 1993 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.