Can you believe these MPG figures !!!!!!! - LotusTalk

vetfroindy · 09-19-2008, 02:24 AM

MPG Of 11,250 Cars In 6 Real-World Driving Styles: Alpina, Bugatti, Eagle, Hummer, Lotus, Spyker Where did this guy get these MPG figures for Lotus? Pick them out of a hat? There's no way!

Flash G · 09-19-2008, 02:31 AM

The Elise has a 1.8 liter 4 cylinder and weighs less than a ton. If you baby the gas pedal, you could probably achieve those numbers. (However, it wouldn't be much fun.)

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Amarao · 09-19-2008, 04:12 AM

Amarao · 09-19-2008, 04:14 AM

It's about right for my 06 Exige for interstate and typical. But I have to try hard to get below 25mpg in stop and go, and I kinda have a leadfoot.

SweetDaddyD · 09-19-2008, 06:47 AM

It's like the top gear Prius VS M3 episode. Sometimes its more driving style than what you drive.

PhoneBoy · 09-19-2008, 06:51 AM

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by Amarao

Bane · 09-19-2008, 07:02 AM

That's almost spot on for my 2005 Elise... I average around 27 mpg but get 31-32 if I just drive it like a normal car.

Here's my daily:

2000 HONDA INSIGHT - 1 Litres, 3 Cylinders, Regular Gas, Manual 5 Speed, FWD <
> Leadfoot: 43.2 mpg | 18.4 km per litre | 5.4 litres per 100 km <
> Stop&Go: 60.2 mpg | 25.6 km per litre | 3.9 litres per 100 km <
> Hypermiler: 119.8 mpg | 51.0 km per litre | 2.0 litres per 100 km <
> Typical: 71.3 mpg | 30.3 km per litre | 3.3 litres per 100 km <
> Interstate: 75.8 mpg | 32.3 km per litre | 3.1 litres per 100 km <
> Grandma: 83.4 mpg | 35.5 km per litre | 2.8 litres per 100 km

jlj3394 · 09-19-2008, 07:29 AM

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Those are normal numbers for us.

The tank includes about 50% over 70 mph, 20% over 80mph and 10% over 100mph. A few miles at 125. I fill until it clicks, then add about another 1.2 gallons. I typically fill it until I see fuel, let it settle (into the canister, I think) and repeat a few times.

I put it in the second cam at least 12 times/day.

With low RR tires (aired to max)and hypermiling, this car could do more than their numbers, easily.

If someone slapped an efficient engine in there, the mpg would be unreal.

gt3guru · 09-19-2008, 08:38 AM

I've always wanted to put the insight 3 cyclinder into the lotus. maybe ad a turbo. 90hp turbo baby!

08Blue240S · 09-19-2008, 08:46 AM

During the break-in period for my 08 S 240, I acheived 34.4 MPG. I routinely get ~30+ since.

davecarama · 09-19-2008, 08:54 AM

How the eff do you get more than 26 MPG. 26 is the magic number for my car. I only get less on the track.

Brennon · 09-19-2008, 08:55 AM

I typically average 22-23 but have never gotten over 25 even in nearly complete highway driving at 75 mph in both an 05 Elise and 07 Exige S.

2002 Sexterra · 09-19-2008, 09:18 AM

i cant think of one tank of gas that was less than 22mpg... and i have achieved 32.6 on a road trip before... i would say 24-27 is typical for me

jlj3394 · 09-19-2008, 10:09 AM

To really get your average, you need to be doing 1000 (or more) averages.

Single tanks can vary widely because its so hard to fill the same way, even with the same pump. Just too many variables.

This car gets better mileage at 85 than 65.

Oh yea, we've also got the taller 6th gear, which should help.

Shine · 09-19-2008, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vetfroindy

MPG Of 11,250 Cars In 6 Real-World Driving Styles: Alpina, Bugatti, Eagle, Hummer, Lotus, Spyker Where did this guy get these MPG figures for Lotus? Pick them out of a hat? There's no way!

"How to drive traffic to your site 101": Make an emphatic post title with lots of exclamation points?

thegoat · 09-19-2008, 10:59 AM

Just filled up after burning through most of a tank at a track day and then about 40 miles of other driving. 16.4 mpg.

ZAMMY1 · 09-19-2008, 11:07 AM

my car's lifetime average over 18,800 miles: 31.7
no, i really don't drive it hard.
i can't imagine much more mileage except downhil with the windows closed...

FLuXeXigeS · 09-19-2008, 11:11 AM

i fall somewhere in between "typical" and "stop n go"

never observed anything going over 30mpgs tho...before or after mods

EastCityBoy · 09-19-2008, 12:45 PM

I'd say these numbers are pretty accurate. I've averaged 8.49 l/100km since I got the car this spring and now have just over 6000 km on it. That includes one track day and several solo II events.

Gizmo3000 · 09-19-2008, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZAMMY1

my car's lifetime average over 18,800 miles: 31.7
no, i really don't drive it hard.
i can't imagine much more mileage except downhil with the windows closed...

that's rather impressive.

I seem to average 23mpg on average, which I'd say is just average combined city/freeway driving, not too heavy, but an occasional 2nd cam.

I don't quite understand the different figures they post between 2005 -2008 models, - since it's the same engine you'd think they'd be identical (and they lump Elises and Exiges together like the Exiges don't have superchargers??)

and what they hell is a hypermiler? and how could that possibly be better than Interstate at 60mph??

09-19-2008, 02:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
vetfroindy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1	Can you believe these MPG figures !!!!!!! MPG Of 11,250 Cars In 6 Real-World Driving Styles: Alpina, Bugatti, Eagle, Hummer, Lotus, Spyker Where did this guy get these MPG figures for Lotus? Pick them out of a hat? There's no way!

09-19-2008, 02:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Flash G Double Trouble Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hollywood Hills Posts: 3,175	The Elise has a 1.8 liter 4 cylinder and weighs less than a ton. If you baby the gas pedal, you could probably achieve those numbers. (However, it wouldn't be much fun.) . __________________ Turn your flatscreen TV into a work of art. Modern Art DVD \| Plasma Aquarium DVD \| Widescreen Fireplace DVD 11 Esprit??? (Wish List) 07 Exige S - Ardent Red, Stage II Exhaust, LSD, Touring pack 06 Range Rover Sport - Java Black 05 Elise - Ardent Red, Stage II Exhaust, Touring pack

09-19-2008, 07:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
Bane . Join Date: May 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 2,960 Images: 4	That's almost spot on for my 2005 Elise... I average around 27 mpg but get 31-32 if I just drive it like a normal car. Here's my daily: 2000 HONDA INSIGHT - 1 Litres, 3 Cylinders, Regular Gas, Manual 5 Speed, FWD < > Leadfoot: 43.2 mpg \| 18.4 km per litre \| 5.4 litres per 100 km < > Stop&Go: 60.2 mpg \| 25.6 km per litre \| 3.9 litres per 100 km < > Hypermiler: 119.8 mpg \| 51.0 km per litre \| 2.0 litres per 100 km < > Typical: 71.3 mpg \| 30.3 km per litre \| 3.3 litres per 100 km < > Interstate: 75.8 mpg \| 32.3 km per litre \| 3.1 litres per 100 km < > Grandma: 83.4 mpg \| 35.5 km per litre \| 2.8 litres per 100 km __________________ $599 PPE header (INFO) 2007 BMW 335i - Mostly stock un-Official LotusTalk Stealth Bulb provider *6* sets in stock!

09-19-2008, 07:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
jlj3394 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 844	<a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v649/jlj3394/lotus/?action=view&current=lotusgas2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/jlj3394/lotus/lotusgas2.jpg" border="0" alt="Lotus Gas"></a> <br><a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v649/jlj3394/lotus/?action=view&current=Lotusgas.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/jlj3394/lotus/Lotusgas.jpg" border="0" alt="Lotus Gas"></a> <a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v649/jlj3394/?action=view&current=speedo.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/jlj3394/speedo.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> Those are normal numbers for us. The tank includes about 50% over 70 mph, 20% over 80mph and 10% over 100mph. A few miles at 125. I fill until it clicks, then add about another 1.2 gallons. I typically fill it until I see fuel, let it settle (into the canister, I think) and repeat a few times. I put it in the second cam at least 12 times/day. With low RR tires (aired to max)and hypermiling, this car could do more than their numbers, easily. If someone slapped an efficient engine in there, the mpg would be unreal. __________________ 05 GG Elise: Exige clam, LSS, Stage 2, ACT HD, DBA5000, CF scoops/splitter/mirrors/panels Others: Lex ES300Coach, Volvo V70R 300hp/260k Missed:01&04 Wranglers, 71 CJ5(225V6) Need a Johnson County or Kansas City personal injury/wrongful death attorney/lawyer/law firm?http://www.kcatty.com Looking for a Johnson County, KS DUI lawyer/attorney? http://www.JohnsonCountyDUI.com Need a Johnson County, KS lawyer/attorney to help amend or fix a speeding/traffic ticket? http://www.JoCoTraffic.com

09-19-2008, 08:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
gt3guru Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Tx Posts: 488	I've always wanted to put the insight 3 cyclinder into the lotus. maybe ad a turbo. 90hp turbo baby! __________________ 2005 Elise, Saffron Yellow, Touring, Sport, Black wheels, Hard top, dual oil coolers, focal front speakers 1998 BMW 318ti, 77k miles. M sport package, 5 speed. Dependable daily driver since 97 1996 Colnago Technos, Dura-Ace, Zipp, spinergy, Specialized, Mavic. And I ride it in the middle of your mountain roads. I hope your insurance is as good as my lawyer.

09-19-2008, 04:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
Amarao Hoon Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,415	This might be easier to read. # 2005 LOTUS ELISE/EXIGE - 1.8 Litres, 4 Cylinders, Premium Gas, Manual 6 Speed, RWD < > Leadfoot: 16.1 mpg \| 6.8 km per litre \| 14.6 litres per 100 km < > Stop&Go: 22.5 mpg \| 9.6 km per litre \| 10.4 litres per 100 km < > Hypermiler: 46.5 mpg \| 19.8 km per litre \| 5.1 litres per 100 km < > Typical: 27.7 mpg \| 11.8 km per litre \| 8.5 litres per 100 km < > Interstate: 29.5 mpg \| 12.6 km per litre \| 8.0 litres per 100 km < > Grandma: 32.5 mpg \| 13.8 km per litre \| 7.2 litres per 100 km <> # 2006 LOTUS ELISE/EXIGE - 1.8 Litres, 4 Cylinders, Premium Gas, Manual 6 Speed, RWD < > Leadfoot: 15.4 mpg \| 6.6 km per litre \| 15.3 litres per 100 km < > Stop&Go: 21.7 mpg \| 9.2 km per litre \| 10.9 litres per 100 km < > Hypermiler: 49.8 mpg \| 21.2 km per litre \| 4.7 litres per 100 km < > Typical: 27.3 mpg \| 11.6 km per litre \| 8.6 litres per 100 km < > Interstate: 31.7 mpg \| 13.5 km per litre \| 7.4 litres per 100 km < > Grandma: 32.4 mpg \| 13.8 km per litre \| 7.3 litres per 100 km < # 2007 LOTUS ELISE/EXIGE - 1.8 Litres, 4 Cylinders, Regular Gas, Manual 6 Speed, RWD < > Leadfoot: 16.1 mpg \| 6.8 km per litre \| 14.6 litres per 100 km < > Stop&Go: 22.4 mpg \| 9.5 km per litre \| 10.5 litres per 100 km < > Hypermiler: 50.0 mpg \| 21.3 km per litre \| 4.7 litres per 100 km < > Typical: 27.7 mpg \| 11.8 km per litre \| 8.5 litres per 100 km < > Interstate: 31.5 mpg \| 13.4 km per litre \| 7.5 litres per 100 km < > Grandma: 32.2 mpg \| 13.7 km per litre \| 7.3 litres per 100 km < # 2008 LOTUS ELISE/EXIGE - 1.8 Litres, 4 Cylinders, Regular Gas, Manual 6 Speed, RWD < > Leadfoot: 14.1 mpg \| 6.0 km per litre \| 16.7 litres per 100 km < > Stop&Go: 19.7 mpg \| 8.4 km per litre \| 11.9 litres per 100 km < > Hypermiler: 44.9 mpg \| 19.1 km per litre \| 5.2 litres per 100 km < > Typical: 24.3 mpg \| 10.3 km per litre \| 9.7 litres per 100 km < > Interstate: 28.2 mpg \| 12.0 km per litre \| 8.3 litres per 100 km < > Grandma: 28.2 mpg \| 12.0 km per litre \| 8.3 litres per 100 km <

09-19-2008, 04:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
Amarao Hoon Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,415	It's about right for my 06 Exige for interstate and typical. But I have to try hard to get below 25mpg in stop and go, and I kinda have a leadfoot.

09-19-2008, 06:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
SweetDaddyD BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 7,644 Images: 2	It's like the top gear Prius VS M3 episode. Sometimes its more driving style than what you drive.

09-19-2008, 08:46 AM	#10 (permalink)
08Blue240S Gone Fission Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 23	During the break-in period for my 08 S 240, I acheived 34.4 MPG. I routinely get ~30+ since. __________________ 2008 Exige S 240, Persian Blue, Touring Pak, Track Pak, LSD, Starshield. "Everybody has to believe in something.....I believe I'll have another drink." -W.C. Fields

09-19-2008, 08:54 AM	#11 (permalink)
davecarama Driving it every day! Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 850	How the eff do you get more than 26 MPG. 26 is the magic number for my car. I only get less on the track. __________________ Vision without execution is a hallucination.

09-19-2008, 08:55 AM	#12 (permalink)
Brennon Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,319	I typically average 22-23 but have never gotten over 25 even in nearly complete highway driving at 75 mph in both an 05 Elise and 07 Exige S.

09-19-2008, 09:18 AM	#13 (permalink)
2002 Sexterra prepare your time! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 967	i cant think of one tank of gas that was less than 22mpg... and i have achieved 32.6 on a road trip before... i would say 24-27 is typical for me __________________ 2005 KG Lotus Elise Touring package and SS no hartop... WTB YOUR KG HARDTOP PM ME 2002 Supercharged Nissan SE model Xterra -SEXterra greetings from NOT Iraq haha

09-19-2008, 10:09 AM	#14 (permalink)
jlj3394 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 844	To really get your average, you need to be doing 1000 (or more) averages. Single tanks can vary widely because its so hard to fill the same way, even with the same pump. Just too many variables. This car gets better mileage at 85 than 65. Oh yea, we've also got the taller 6th gear, which should help. __________________ 05 GG Elise: Exige clam, LSS, Stage 2, ACT HD, DBA5000, CF scoops/splitter/mirrors/panels Others: Lex ES300Coach, Volvo V70R 300hp/260k Missed:01&04 Wranglers, 71 CJ5(225V6) Need a Johnson County or Kansas City personal injury/wrongful death attorney/lawyer/law firm?http://www.kcatty.com Looking for a Johnson County, KS DUI lawyer/attorney? http://www.JohnsonCountyDUI.com Need a Johnson County, KS lawyer/attorney to help amend or fix a speeding/traffic ticket? http://www.JoCoTraffic.com

09-19-2008, 10:59 AM	#16 (permalink)
thegoat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Erie, CO Posts: 470	Just filled up after burning through most of a tank at a track day and then about 40 miles of other driving. 16.4 mpg. __________________ 2009 White w/ Carbon Birkin Super 7 (on order) 2001 Silver Honda Civic Ex (daily driver) ----------- 2006 Polar Blue Exige - Sold 2006 Chrome Orange Elise - Sold 2000 Porsche Boxster - Sold

09-19-2008, 11:07 AM	#17 (permalink)
ZAMMY1 ZAMMY Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: washington, pa, (near PGH.) Posts: 1,557	my car's lifetime average over 18,800 miles: 31.7 no, i really don't drive it hard. i can't imagine much more mileage except downhil with the windows closed...

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09-19-2008, 11:11 AM	#18 (permalink)
FLuXeXigeS without a Lotus Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SoCal/AZ/NV Posts: 4,708	i fall somewhere in between "typical" and "stop n go" never observed anything going over 30mpgs tho...before or after mods __________________ -Coi- currently having Lotus withdrawals Facebook \| Twitter \| Pics \| Vids eBay Store

09-19-2008, 12:45 PM	#19 (permalink)
EastCityBoy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Ontario, Canada Posts: 32	I'd say these numbers are pretty accurate. I've averaged 8.49 l/100km since I got the car this spring and now have just over 6000 km on it. That includes one track day and several solo II events. __________________ 2007 KG elise