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Lotus · model year 2027
2027 Lotus Emira
Two Seaters · Rear-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Two Seaters
Where it places
- 12 Fuel-efficient two-seat sports cars
Ordered by combined MPG #12 of 56 - 01 Lotus cars
Every model year, newest first #1 of 71 - 261 Fuel-efficient cars
Ordered by combined MPG #261 of 401 - 327 2027 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #327 of 539 - 1001 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #1001 of 2,158
Against fuel-efficient two-seat sports cars
The CarCody take
The 2027 Lotus Emira is a gasoline car in the EPA Two Seaters class. EPA estimates $3,200 in annual fuel cost and 418 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile.
Good to know
- 26 MPG highway rating
- Rear-wheel-drive layout
- 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine
Watch for
- 18 MPG city rating
- 21 MPG combined MPG
- $3,200 estimated annual fuel cost
- 418 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a gasoline two-seater Rear-wheel-drive car shoppers Highway-focused driving with a 26 MPG rating
The 2027 Lotus Emira makes sense for someone seeking a two-seat gasoline car with rear-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. Plan around 21 MPG overall, with city driving pulling the result toward 18 MPG and highway travel toward 26 MPG. EPA's $3,200 yearly fuel estimate is substantial, and emissions are 418 grams per mile. Compare those figures with your regular driving routes before deciding whether this running-cost profile fits.
What it is
The 2027 Lotus Emira is a two-seater car from Lotus. See more Lotus cars.
The numbers
The Emira's defining EPA figure is 21 MPG combined. That blends its 18 MPG city rating with 26 MPG highway. Stop-and-go driving is closer to the city number; steady highway trips are closer to the highway number.
What it costs to run
EPA estimates the Emira's yearly gasoline cost at $3,200. Its tailpipe output is 418 grams of CO2 per mile.
How it compares
Its 21 MPG combined rating can be compared with ratings in the fuel-efficient sports cars list. You can also compare the same figure with entries in the fuel-efficient cars chart.
Who it suits
The Emira fits a driver who wants a gasoline two-seater with rear-wheel drive and accepts a 21 MPG combined rating. Its 26 MPG highway figure is more useful for frequent open-road travel than its 18 MPG city figure.
Trade-offs
Fuel use is notably different by setting: 18 MPG in city driving versus 26 MPG on the highway. The EPA annual fuel estimate is $3,200, with 418 grams of CO2 per mile.
Verdict
Choose the 2027 Emira if a two-seat, rear-wheel-drive gasoline car matches how you drive and you can budget for its fuel use. Its 21 MPG combined rating gives a clear midpoint, but urban trips may approach 18 MPG. Highway travel can reach 26 MPG under EPA conditions. The $3,200 annual fuel estimate and 418-gram-per-mile CO2 figure make running costs central to the decision.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 21 MPG
- City MPG
- 18 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,200
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 418 g per mile
- Model year
- 2027
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Two Seaters
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic (S8)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2027 Lotus Emira's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 21 MPG.
What are the Emira's city and highway MPG figures?
It is rated at 18 MPG in city driving and 26 MPG on the highway.
How much does the 2027 Lotus Emira cost to fuel each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $3,200.
What engine does the 2027 Lotus Emira use?
It has a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine.
Is the Emira front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive?
The Emira uses rear-wheel drive.
How much tailpipe CO2 does the Emira produce?
The EPA figure is 418 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile.
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