Real MPG: Lotus Elise (2001 - 2011)

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30–48

Real MPG

37.8

Average

Quick, engaging roadster with terrific handling and grip.

They're getting cheaper second-hand but good used ones are still quite pricey. Potential head gasket failure models with the K Series engine.

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Engine	Official MPG (NEDC)	Official MPG (WLTP)	Real MPG Avg.	Real MPG %
1.6	45.0 mpg	-	42.5 mpg	94%	Submit
1.6 VVT-i	44.8–45.0 mpg	-	42.9 mpg	95%	Submit
1.8 R	34.4 mpg	-	35.0 mpg	102%	Submit
1.8 S	34.0–37.5 mpg	-	38.3 mpg	107%	Submit
1.8 S CR	37.5 mpg	-	-	-	Submit
1.8 SC	33.2 mpg	-	-	-	Submit
1.8 VVT-I 220	37.5–37.7 mpg	-	37.6 mpg	100%	Submit
1.8 VVT-I 250	37.7 mpg	-	-	-	Submit

*Based on WLTP MPG values

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Lotus Elise (2001 - 2011)

Quick, engaging roadster with terrific handling and grip.

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