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2005 Lotus Elise fuel consumption
3 versions rated. Official figures from the Australian Government’s Green Vehicle Guide.
Fuel use, combined
7.4–8.3 L/100km
lower is better
Cost to run a year
$2,082–$2,336
at 14,000km
CO₂ from the exhaust
177–196 g/km
per kilometre
Uses 26% less fuel than the typical 2005 car, which averaged 10.0 L/100km.
Every 2005 Lotus Elise version
| Version | Engine | Fuel use | City | Highway | Cost/year | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convertible Manual | 1.8L 4cyl Petrol 95RON | 7.4 | – | – | $2,082 | 177 Slightly better than average |
| Convertible Manual | 1.8L 4cyl Petrol 95RON | 7.6 | 10.6 | 5.8 | $2,139 | 179 Slightly better than average |
| Convertible Manual | 1.8L 4cyl Petrol 95RON | 8.3 | 11.3 | 6.5 | $2,336 | 196 Slightly worse than average |
Lotus Elise in other years
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Figures come from a standardised laboratory test, so every car is measured the same way. Your own fuel use will differ with traffic, load, tyre pressure and how you drive. Running costs assume 14,000km a year at recent average fuel prices.