Lotus Elise Fuel Consumption: All Variants Available
Lotus Elise fuel economy is summarised below using figures aggregated from Mudah.my listing data for this Medium Sports. Real-world consumption varies with traffic conditions, driving style and load, so treat the figures as a comparative baseline rather than a precise prediction. This page breaks down city and highway consumption, fuel tank capacity and an estimated tank range across 3 generations to help with journey planning.
Current Generation — Current Generation (2010-2021)
The Lotus Elise (S3, 2010-2021) uses a 1.8L Toyota 2ZZ-GE (134–189 PS) or 1ZZ-FE. Source: city 11.3, highway 6.5. Combined est. ~8.5–10.0 L/100km. Tank 44 L. Discontinued 2021.
Fuel Economy Snapshot
Source: city 11.3 / highway 6.5. Combined est. ~8.5–10.0 L/100km. Tank 44 L. 1.8L 2ZZ/1ZZ. Discontinued 2021.
City vs Highway by Engine / Variant
| Variant | Engine | Fuel | Transmission | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Hi Spec | Multi Point F/INJ | PETROL | 6-speed manual | 11.3 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| S Base Spec | Multi Point F/INJ | PETROL | 6-speed manual | 11.3 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Per-variant figures aggregated from Mudah.my internal listings. "Not available" indicates no consumption data was recorded for that variant.
Estimated Driving Range
44 L at 11.3 city → 389 km; at 6.5 highway → 677 km. Combined at ~9.0 → ~489 km.
Fuel Economy Across Generations
Efficiency by Generation
| Generation | City (L/100km) | Highway (L/100km) | Tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Generation (2010-2021) | 11.3 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km | 44 L |
| Previous Generation (2000-2010) | 11.3 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km | 40 L |
| Earlier Generation (1996-2000) | Not available | Not available | 35 L |
The S3 Elise (2010-2021) introduced more power variants. Discontinued 2021 — Lotus now focuses on EV models.