2009 Lotus Exige fuel consumption

2 versions rated. Official figures from the Australian Government’s Green Vehicle Guide.

Fuel use, combined

8.2–8.8 L/100km

lower is better

Cost to run a year

$2,307–$2,476

at 14,000km

CO₂ from the exhaust

196–208 g/km

per kilometre

Uses 13% less fuel than the typical 2009 car, which averaged 9.4 L/100km.

Every 2009 Lotus Exige version

Version	Engine	Fuel use	City	Highway	Cost/year	CO₂
Coupe Manual	1.8L 4cyl Petrol 95RON	8.2	11.6	6.2	$2,307	196 Slightly worse than average
Coupe Manual	1.8L 4cyl Petrol 95RON	8.8	12.1	6.8	$2,476	208 Slightly worse than average

Lotus Exige in other years

2002

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Figures come from a standardised laboratory test, so every car is measured the same way. Your own fuel use will differ with traffic, load, tyre pressure and how you drive. Running costs assume 14,000km a year at recent average fuel prices.