1999 · Two-Seater · Gas

1999 Lotus Esprit MPG & fuel economy

The 1999 Lotus Esprit is a two-seater with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 15 MPG combined (13 city / 20 highway) on premium gasoline. That's down 1 MPG from the 1998 model. Among 16 two-seaters rated for 1999, it ranks 11th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $3,950 a year to fuel.

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Combined 15 MPG 13 MPG city · 20 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $3,950 15,000 mi/yr · $26.33 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1999 #11 of 16 Two-Seaters by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1999 Lotus Esprit's fuel average is 6.4 km/L (15.7 L/100 km), or 15 MPG combined: 5.5 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City135.518.1
Highway208.511.8
Combined156.415.7

How it ranks among 1999 Two-Seaters

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  1. 1GMC EV185 MPGe $1,080
  2. 2Mazda MX-5 Miata24 MPG $1,938
  3. 3BMW M20 MPG $2,325
  4. 4BMW Z320 MPG $2,325
  5. 5Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class22 MPG $2,693
  6. 11Lotus Esprit15 MPG $3,950
  7. 16Ferrari 550 Maranello10 MPG $5,925
1999 EspritOther two-seatersClass median: $3,292/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 · 3.5L 8-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Esprit V8
Gas 13 MPG 20 MPG 15 MPG — $3,950

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
3.5L 8-cyl turbo
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
592 g/mi

1999 Lotus Esprit vs. rivals

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1999 Lotus Esprit?

Up to 15 MPG combined (13 city / 20 highway).

What fuel does the 1999 Lotus Esprit use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1999 Lotus Esprit?

The 1999 Lotus Esprit's fuel average is 6.4 km/L (15.7 L/100 km), or 15 MPG combined: 5.5 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1999 Lotus Esprit per year?

About $3,950 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $26.33 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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