2004 Lotus Esprit V8 MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2004 Lotus Esprit V8.

The 2004 Lotus Esprit V8 runs on premium gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 2004 Lotus Esprit V8 is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2004 Lotus Esprit V8 Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2004 Lotus Esprit V8 gets up to 14 miles per gallon in the city, and 21 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2004 Lotus Esprit V8 is 16 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2004 Lotus Esprit V8?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2004 Lotus Esprit V8 is $4,600 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 2004 Lotus Esprit V8 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $11,500 more on fuel.

The 2004 Lotus Esprit V8 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 2004 Lotus Esprit V8 is 16 miles per gallon, and according to the current tax for each level of MPG, you can expect to pay a tax of $3,700 per year.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2004 Lotus Esprit V8 Consume?

The 2004 Lotus Esprit V8 will consume roughly 19 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 2004 Lotus Esprit V8.

City MPG14
Highway MPG21
Combined MPG16
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $11,500
Gas Guzzler Tax$3,700
Fuel Cost$4,600
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum19
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement3.5
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassTwo Seaters
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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  • "2004 Lotus Esprit V8 MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/lotus/esprit-v8/2004.

  • "2004 Lotus Esprit V8 MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/lotus/esprit-v8/2004. Accessed January 3, 2026.

  • 2004 Lotus Esprit V8 MPG and Fuel Economy. MPG Buddy. Retrieved from https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/lotus/esprit-v8/2004.