2026 head-to-head · Two-Seater
2026 Ferrari 296 Speciale A vs Lotus Emira
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
RWD · 2.9L 6-cyl turbo · 8-speed dual-clutch · 44 MPGe + 18 MPG
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic · 21 MPG
The 2026 Lotus Emira is the cheaper one to run. Driving 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, $3.95/gal premium gas and $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,214 a year to fuel (21 MPG), versus $3,013 for the 2026 Ferrari 296 Speciale A (44 MPGe + 18 MPG). That's roughly $799 a year, or about $3,994 over five years.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Ferrari 296 Speciale A
- Lotus Emira
Side by side
| Ferrari 296 Speciale A | Lotus Emira | |
|---|---|---|
| $3,013 | Your annual fuel cost | $2,214 |
| 44 MPGe + 18 MPG | Combined efficiency | 21 MPG |
| 44 MPGe / 16 MPG | City | 18 MPG |
| 44 MPGe / 22 MPG | Highway | 26 MPG |
| 75 kWh | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | — |
| 330 mi | Driving range | — |
| 7 mi | All-electric range | — |
| 63 cu ft | Passenger volume | 49 cu ft |
| 9 cu ft | Cargo volume | 5 cu ft |
| 396 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 418 g/mi |
| 4/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 4/10 |
| 2.5 hrs | Charge time at 240V | — |
| Plug-in hybrid | Powertrain | Gas |
| Premium gas + electricity | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | Engine / motor | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo |
| 8-speed dual-clutch | Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| RWD | Drivetrain | RWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Ferrari 296 Speciale A vs Lotus Emira across model years
- Ferrari 296 Speciale A
- Lotus Emira
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Per EPA interior volume figures, the Ferrari 296 Speciale A has more passenger space (63 vs. 49 cu ft); the Ferrari 296 Speciale A has more cargo space (9 vs. 5 cu ft).
Among 20 2026 two-seaters, the Ferrari 296 Speciale A ranks 10th and the Lotus Emira 5th for lowest fuel cost.
The powertrains differ: the Ferrari 296 Speciale A is a plug-in hybrid, while the Lotus Emira is a conventional gas model.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2026 Ferrari 296 Speciale A or the 2026 Lotus Emira?
Measured by cost to drive, the Lotus Emira. The Ferrari 296 Speciale A is rated 44 MPGe + 18 MPG combined and the Lotus Emira 21 MPG (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Ferrari 296 Speciale A vs. the Lotus Emira per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, $3.95/gal premium gas and $3.10/gal regular gas, about $3,013 for the Ferrari 296 Speciale A and $2,214 for the Lotus Emira.
Which has more cargo space?
The Ferrari 296 Speciale A, with 9 cu ft of luggage volume versus 5 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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