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2006 Lotus Elise/exige MPG & fuel economy

The 2006 Lotus Elise/exige is a two-seater with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 22 MPG combined (19 city / 27 highway) on premium gasoline. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2005 model. Among 26 two-seaters rated for 2006, it ranks 3rd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,693 a year to fuel.

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Combined 22 MPG 19 MPG city · 27 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,693 15,000 mi/yr · $17.95 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2006 #3 of 26 Two-Seaters by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2006 Lotus Elise/exige's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City198.112.4
Highway2711.58.7
Combined229.410.7

How it ranks among 2006 Two-Seaters

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  1. 1Honda Insight52 MPG $894
  2. 2Mazda MX-524 MPG $2,469
  3. 3Lotus Elise/exige22 MPG $2,693
  4. 4Porsche Boxster21 MPG $2,821
  5. 5Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class21 MPG $2,821
  6. 26Bugatti Veyron10 MPG $5,925
2006 Elise/exigeOther two-seatersClass median: $3,109/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Elise/exige MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual
Elise/Exige
Gas 19 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG — $2,693

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
1.8L 4-cyl
Transmission
6-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
404 g/mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2006 Lotus Elise/exige?

Up to 22 MPG combined (19 city / 27 highway).

What fuel does the 2006 Lotus Elise/exige use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2006 Lotus Elise/exige?

The 2006 Lotus Elise/exige's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2006 Lotus Elise/exige per year?

About $2,693 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $17.95 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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