Model year guide
2005 Lotus Elise
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2005 Lotus Elise is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.
2005 Lotus Elise at a glance
Combined22 mpg
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2005 Lotus Elise MPG & running costs
Combined22 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway25 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,750
EPA size classTwo Seaters
TransmissionManual 6-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$6,750 more
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2005 Lotus Elise costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
Fuel (5 yrs)$18,750
Fuel only$18,750
Per mile$0.25
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.