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1984 Lotus Esprit MPG & fuel economy

The 1984 Lotus Esprit is a two-seater with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 14 MPG combined (11 city / 18 highway) on regular gasoline. Among 12 two-seaters rated for 1984, it ranks 10th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $3,321 a year to fuel.

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Combined 14 MPG 11 MPG city · 18 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $3,321 15,000 mi/yr · $22.14 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1984 #10 of 12 Two-Seaters by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1984 Lotus Esprit's fuel average is 6.0 km/L (16.8 L/100 km), or 14 MPG combined: 4.7 km/L in the city and 7.7 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City114.721.4
Highway187.713.1
Combined146.016.8

How it ranks among 1984 Two-Seaters

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  1. 1Ford EXP25 MPG $1,860
  2. 2Pontiac Fiero25 MPG $1,860
  3. 3Bertone X1/922 MPG $2,114
  4. 4Pininfarina Spider22 MPG $2,114
  5. 5Alfa Romeo Spider21 MPG $2,214
  6. 10Lotus Esprit14 MPG $3,321
  7. 12Lamborghini Countach11 MPG $4,227
1984 EspritOther two-seatersClass median: $2,530/yr

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

Esprit MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.2L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Esprit
Gas 11 MPG 18 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.2L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
635 g/mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1984 Lotus Esprit?

Up to 14 MPG combined (11 city / 18 highway).

What fuel does the 1984 Lotus Esprit use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1984 Lotus Esprit?

The 1984 Lotus Esprit's fuel average is 6.0 km/L (16.8 L/100 km), or 14 MPG combined: 4.7 km/L in the city and 7.7 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1984 Lotus Esprit per year?

About $3,321 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $22.14 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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