Lotus Esprit MPG by Year
| Year | Combined | Fuel | Cost per 100 miles | Trims | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 16 | Premium gasoline | $31.19 | 1 | – |
| 2003 | 16 | Premium gasoline | $31.19 | 1 | – |
| 2002 | 16 | Premium gasoline | $31.19 | 1 | – |
| 2001 | 19 | Premium gasoline | $26.27 | 1 | – |
| 2000 | 16 | Premium gasoline | $31.19 | 1 | – |
| 1999 | 15 | Premium gasoline | $33.27 | 1 | – |
| 1998 | 16 | Premium gasoline | $31.19 | 1 | – |
| 1997 | 16 | Premium gasoline | $31.19 | 1 | – |
| 1995 | 19 | Premium gasoline | $26.27 | 1 | – |
| 1994 | 19 | Premium gasoline | $26.27 | 1 | – |
| 1993 | 19 | Premium gasoline | $26.27 | 1 | – |
| 1992 | 19 | Premium gasoline | $26.27 | 1 | – |
| 1991 | 19 | Premium gasoline | $26.27 | 1 | – |
| 1990 | 19 | Premium gasoline | $26.27 | 1 | – |
| 1989 | 17–19 | Premium gasoline | $26.27 | 3 | – |
| 1988 | 18 | Premium gasoline | $27.73 | 1 | – |
| 1987 | 19 | Regular gasoline | $21.41 | 2 | – |
| 1985 | 14 | Regular gasoline | $29.06 | 1 | – |
| 1984 | 14 | Regular gasoline | $29.06 | 2 | – |
Fuel economy: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov