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Lotus · model year 2020
2020 Lotus Evora
Minicompact · Rear-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Minicompact Cars
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 2020 Lotus Evora is a gasoline minicompact car with rear-wheel drive, a 3.5-liter supercharged six-cylinder engine, and a six-speed manual transmission. It returns 19 MPG combined, with 16 MPG city and 24 MPG highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $4,350, and tailpipe CO2 is 468 grams per mile.
Good to know
- Rear-wheel drive
- Six-speed manual transmission
- 3.5-liter supercharged six-cylinder engine
- 24 MPG highway rating
Watch for
- 16 MPG city rating
- 19 MPG combined
- $4,350 EPA annual fuel cost
- 468 grams of CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers seeking a manual rear-wheel-drive minicompact Buyers comfortable budgeting for high gasoline use
The 2020 Lotus Evora makes sense for a buyer focused on a manual, rear-wheel-drive minicompact with a supercharged six-cylinder engine. Its running numbers ask for a clear budget: 19 MPG combined and $4,350 in annual fuel cost. Highway trips return 24 MPG, but city driving drops to 16 MPG. The 468-gram-per-mile CO2 figure is also part of the ownership picture. If those fuel and emissions figures fit your priorities, the Evora’s defined drivetrain package is straightforward to assess.
What it is
The 2020 Lotus Evora is a minicompact gasoline car with rear-wheel drive. Its powertrain pairs a 3.5-liter supercharged six-cylinder engine with a six-speed manual transmission.
It comes from Lotus cars and is listed in the EPA’s Minicompact Cars class.
The numbers
The defining figure is 19 MPG combined. That blends the car’s 16 MPG city rating with its 24 MPG highway rating.
Tailpipe CO2 is 468 grams per mile. City driving uses more fuel per mile than highway driving under the EPA ratings.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $4,350. That is the yearly gasoline cost attached to this Evora’s official fuel-economy rating.
How it compares
Use 19 combined MPG when placing the Evora alongside other cars in the same MPG chart. Its 16 city and 24 highway ratings show how the result changes with driving conditions.
Who it suits
This Evora suits a driver looking for a small rear-wheel-drive car with a manual gearbox and a supercharged six-cylinder engine.
Its fuel figures fit someone willing to accept higher gasoline use in exchange for that drivetrain layout and powertrain.
Trade-offs
The manual transmission and rear-wheel drive define the driving setup, while the 3.5-liter supercharged engine brings a 19 MPG combined rating.
Fuel use rises to 16 MPG in the city, and the EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $4,350. Tailpipe CO2 is 468 grams per mile.
Verdict
Choose the 2020 Lotus Evora if a minicompact car with rear-wheel drive, a six-speed manual, and a supercharged six-cylinder engine matches your priorities.
Plan for substantial fuel spending: the official combined figure is 19 MPG, and the EPA annual estimate is $4,350. The 24 MPG highway rating is notably higher than the 16 MPG city rating, so driving mix matters.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 19 MPG
- City MPG
- 16 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $4,350
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 468 g per mile
- Model year
- 2020
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Minicompact Cars
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 3.5 L 6-cyl supercharged
- Transmission
- Manual 6-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2020 Lotus Evora’s combined MPG?
It is rated at 19 MPG combined.
How many MPG does the Evora get in the city and on the highway?
The EPA ratings are 16 MPG city and 24 MPG highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $4,350.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 3.5-liter supercharged six-cylinder engine and a six-speed manual transmission.
Is the 2020 Evora front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive?
It is rear-wheel drive.
What is its tailpipe CO2 rating?
Tailpipe CO2 is rated at 468 grams per mile.
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