Lotus Esprit V8: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Lotus Esprit V8 across 7 model years, from the 1997 Lotus Esprit V8 through the 2004 Lotus Esprit V8. The most recent 2004 Lotus Esprit V8 returns 16 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 2001 Lotus Esprit V8 at 19 MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Lotus Esprit V8 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 Esprit V8. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2004 Lotus Esprit V8 | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 21 MPG | $4,300 |
| 2003 | 2003 Lotus Esprit V8 | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 21 MPG | $4,300 |
| 2002 | 2002 Lotus Esprit V8 | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 21 MPG | $4,300 |
| 2001 | 2001 Lotus Esprit V8 | 19 MPG | 15 MPG | 27 MPG | $3,650 |
| 2000 | 2000 Lotus Esprit V8 | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 21 MPG | $4,300 |
| 1999 | 1999 Lotus Esprit V8 | 15 MPG | 13 MPG | 20 MPG | $4,600 |
| 1997 | 1997 Lotus Esprit V8 | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 21 MPG | $4,300 |
How the Lotus Esprit V8 compares against the Two Seaters class
Buyers usually compare the Lotus Esprit V8 against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Two Seaters class for the 2004 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.