Against 365 other V6 cars rated 2019–2021, the Evora trails their 21.6 mpg average by 1.6 mpg, about $142 a year.
Every Lotus Evora engine, compared
The Lotus Evora was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 18.3 / 26.1 | 2010–2021 | $1,803 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Porsche 911 gets 20.7 mpg, next to 20 mpg for the 2021 Evora. The Evora costs the most of them to run: $65 a year more than the Porsche 911.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2021) | $0.160 |
| Fuel per year | $1,920 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,600 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2019–2021 | +$142 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,622 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2021 Lotus Evora gives up 7 mpg in town: 24 on the highway against 17 in the city, $659 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2021) | 17 mpg | $2,259 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (41%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Evora changed over the years
The Evora peaked in 2013 at 23 mpg (20 city, 28 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2021 at 20 — 3 mpg apart, or $250 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2021 car does 20.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2020 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2018 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2017 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2014 | 19 / 28 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2013 | 20 / 28 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2012 | 20 / 28 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2011 | 20 / 28 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2010 | 18 / 27 | 1 | $1,829 |
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How we count
This page rests on 9 EPA ratings of the Lotus Evora — 1 engine across 2010–2021. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,622. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2021 Lotus Evora get?
20 mpg combined, 17 city and 24 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2010 the Evora has averaged 21.3 mpg.
Is the 2021 Evora more efficient than the 2020?
About the same: 20 against 20 mpg combined.
Which Evora year has the best gas mileage?
The 2013, at 23 mpg combined (20 city, 28 highway).
Does the Evora get better gas mileage than the Porsche 911?
About the same: 20 mpg for the 2021 Evora against 20.7 for the 2022 Porsche 911.
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