1985 Lotus Esprit Turbo MPG and Fuel Economy

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1985 Lotus Esprit Turbo Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 1985 Lotus Esprit Turbo gets up to 11 miles per gallon in the city, and 18 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 1985 Lotus Esprit Turbo is 14 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1985 Lotus Esprit Turbo?

The estimated fuel costs for the 1985 Lotus Esprit Turbo is $4,450 per year.

That value has been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

If you were to compare a 1985 Lotus Esprit Turbo to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $10,750 more on fuel.

The 1985 Lotus Esprit Turbo is also subject to the Gas Guzzler Tax, which is a federal tax on vehicles that has a combined MPG of less than 22.5.

The combined average MPG for the 1985 Lotus Esprit Turbo is 14 miles per gallon, and according to the current tax for each level of MPG, you can expect to pay a tax of $5,400 per year.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1985 Lotus Esprit Turbo Consume?

The 1985 Lotus Esprit Turbo will consume roughly 21 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 1985 Lotus Esprit Turbo.