Lotus Exige MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Lotus Exige model year from 2005 to 2011 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Exige has been offered with 1.8L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2011 (up to 23 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Lotus Exige fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2011 22–23 MPG 1.8L 4-cyl
2010 22–23 MPG 1.8L 4-cyl
2009 22–23 MPG 1.8L 4-cyl
2008 22–23 MPG 1.8L 4-cyl
2007 22–23 MPG 1.8L 4-cyl
2006 22 MPG 1.8L 4-cyl
2005 22 MPG 1.8L 4-cyl

2011 Lotus Exige: engines & MPG

The 2011 Exige was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 23 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Elise/Exige 1.8L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 21 27 23 MPG
Elise/Exige 1.8L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 20 26 22 MPG

2010 Lotus Exige: engines & MPG

The 2010 Exige was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 23 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Elise/Exige 1.8L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 21 27 23 MPG
Elise/Exige 1.8L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 20 26 22 MPG

2009 Lotus Exige: engines & MPG

The 2009 Exige was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 23 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Elise/Exige 1.8L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 21 27 23 MPG
Elise/Exige 1.8L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 20 26 22 MPG

2008 Lotus Exige: engines & MPG

The 2008 Exige was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 23 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Elise/Exige 1.8L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 21 27 23 MPG
Elise/Exige 1.8L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 20 26 22 MPG

2007 Lotus Exige: engines & MPG

The 2007 Exige was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 23 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Elise/Exige 1.8L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 21 27 23 MPG
Elise/Exige 1.8L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 20 26 22 MPG

2006 Lotus Exige: engines & MPG

The 2006 Exige was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Elise/Exige 1.8L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 19 27 22 MPG

2005 Lotus Exige: engines & MPG

The 2005 Exige was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Elise/exige 1.8L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 20 25 22 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Lotus Exige get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Exige range from 22 to 23 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2011 model year.

What engines does the 2011 Lotus Exige have?

The 2011 Exige was EPA-rated with 1.8L 4-cyl engines — see the 2011 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Lotus Exige require premium gas?

Some versions do: EPA lists premium gasoline and regular gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of September 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Lotus Exige EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/lotus/exige.

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