Lotus Elan MPG In Simple Graphs

Average Lotus Elan MPG by Years

- average 1989 Lotus Elan MPG: 28 MPG / 8.7 L per 100 km
- worst 1989 Lotus Elan MPG: 22 MPG / 10.9 L per 100 km
- best 1989 Lotus Elan MPG: 35 MPG / 6.7 L per 100 km
- body weight: 1020 kg / 2249 lbs
- body type: cabriolet
- difference highway / city: 35%
- average engine power: 112 kW / 152 hp
- difference from world average: 13% worse
- max distance with full tank: 357 miles (575 km)
- Fuelson rating: 6 / 10

1989 Lotus Elan MPG is between 22 MPG and 35 MPG depending on engine:

1.6 i 16V Turbo — 22 to 35 MPG

1.6 i 16V — 22 to 34 MPG

1.6 i 16V S2 — 23 to 33 MPG

The 1989 Lotus Elan MPG to weight ratio is shown in the graph:

1.6 i 16V Turbo — 39 kg/mpg

1.6 i 16V — 34 kg/mpg

1.6 i 16V S2 — 39 kg/mpg

We calculated that 1989 Lotus Elan MPG is up to 19% worse than the world average consumption.

1.6 i 16V Turbo is 19% less economical than average car

1.6 i 16V is 9% less economical than average car

1.6 i 16V S2 is 19% less economical than average car

Vehicle	Consumption (city / highway)	Consumption to weight ratio	Difference from world average consumption	Driving range (full tank)	Consumption per passenger
1.6 i 16V Turbo	22 / 35 MPG (10.8 / 6.7 L per 100 km)	1.1 L per 100 km to 100 kg	19% worse	249—435 miles (400—700 km)	4.5 L per 100 km / person
1.6 i 16V	22 / 34 MPG (10.9 / 6.9 L per 100 km)	1.2 L per 100 km to 100 kg	9% worse	249—435 miles (400—700 km)	4 L per 100 km / person
1.6 i 16V S2	23 / 33 MPG (10.2 / 7.1 L per 100 km)	1.1 L per 100 km to 100 kg	19% worse	311—373 miles (500—600 km)	4.5 L per 100 km / person

Vehicle	1.6 i 16V Turbo
Consumption (city / highway)	22 / 35 MPG (10.8 / 6.7 L per 100 km)
Consumption to weight ratio	1.1 L per 100 km to 100 kg
Difference from world average consumption	19% worse
Driving range (full tank)	249—435 miles (400—700 km)
Consumption per passenger	4.5 L per 100 km / person
Vehicle	1.6 i 16V
Consumption (city / highway)	22 / 34 MPG (10.9 / 6.9 L per 100 km)
Consumption to weight ratio	1.2 L per 100 km to 100 kg
Difference from world average consumption	9% worse
Driving range (full tank)	249—435 miles (400—700 km)
Consumption per passenger	4 L per 100 km / person
Vehicle	1.6 i 16V S2
Consumption (city / highway)	23 / 33 MPG (10.2 / 7.1 L per 100 km)
Consumption to weight ratio	1.1 L per 100 km to 100 kg
Difference from world average consumption	19% worse
Driving range (full tank)	311—373 miles (500—600 km)
Consumption per passenger	4.5 L per 100 km / person