1984 Lotus Esprit MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1984 Lotus Esprit.

The 1984 Lotus Esprit has 2 model options: Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L.

The 1984 Lotus Esprit Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

The 1984 Lotus Esprit Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1984 Lotus Esprit Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1984 Lotus Esprit is 14 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L 14 11 18
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L 14 11 18

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1984 Lotus Esprit?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1984 Lotus Esprit is $4,450.

The average fuel costs have 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.

Comparing a 1984 Lotus Esprit to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $10,750 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model Option Fuel Cost 5-Year Save/Spend
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L $4,450 spend $10,750 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L $4,450 spend $10,750 more

The 1984 Lotus Esprit 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 tables below show how much you can expect to pay in Gas Guzzler taxes.

Model Option Gas Guzzler Tax
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L $5,400
Model Option Gas Guzzler Tax
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L $5,400

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1984 Lotus Esprit Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1984 Lotus Esprit will consume in one year is 21 barrels.

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

Model Option Barrels
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L 21
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L 21

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 1984 Lotus Esprit model options.

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Lotus Esprit Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L:

City MPG 11
Highway MPG 18
Combined MPG 14
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $10,750
Gas Guzzler Tax $7,700
Fuel Cost $4,450
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 21
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Two Seaters
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? Yes

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Lotus Esprit Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L:

City MPG 11
Highway MPG 18
Combined MPG 14
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $10,750
Gas Guzzler Tax $7,700
Fuel Cost $4,450
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 21
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Two Seaters
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? Yes

Disclaimer

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