Lotus · 1991–1993 · Gas
Lotus Elan MPG by year
The EPA has rated 3 model years of the Lotus Elan, from 1991 to 1993. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1992, at 24 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 1993 model is 4% less efficient than the best 1991 model (23 vs. 24 MPG). The 1993 model is 28% more efficient than the median two-seater that year (23 vs. 18 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Elan, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Elan model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Gas | 23 MPG | 20 / 28 | 18 | — | 1 | $2,576 |
| 1992 | Gas | 24 MPG | 21 / 29 | 17 | — | 1 | $2,469 |
| 1991 | Gas | 24 MPG | 21 / 29 | 18 | — | 1 | $2,469 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
Compare Elan model years
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Frequently asked questions
Which Lotus Elan year has the best fuel economy?
The 1991 Lotus Elan, rated up to 24 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, that works out to about $2,469 a year.
Which Lotus Elan year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1993 model, whose most efficient version is rated 23 MPG combined (about $2,576 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Lotus Elan?
The 1993 Lotus Elan is rated up to 23 MPG combined.