Gas Tank Capacity of Lotus Elise in Easy-to-Access Graphs

Average capacity for all generations






Quick notes on Lotus Elise fuel tank size

    • Average capacity for generation: 44 L (9.7 gal)
    • Approximate driving range (full tank): 484 km (301 miles)
    • Tank size to engine capacity: 4.5%
    • Fuel supply to each passanger: 22 L per 1 person
    • Weight of fuel (full tank): 32.1 kg
    • City fuel consupmtion: 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg)
    • Emissions in city traffic: 173—190 g/km of CO2 (108—119 g/mile)
    • Top speed to fuel supply: 5 km/h to 1 L (3.1 mph to 1 L)
    • Tankheim rating: 4 / 10

Engine size to tank capacity for Lotus Elise 2017

  • Cup 250 1.8 — 26.7x difference
  • Sport 220 1.8 — 22.2x difference
  • Difference from world average

  • Cup 250 1.8 — 23.8% smaller
  • Sport 220 1.8 — 36.5% smaller
  • Tank size to power ratio

  • Cup 250 1.8 — 5.1 hp/L
  • Sport 220 1.8 — 5.5 hp/L


  • Vehicle Fuel tank size Max driving range Fuel consumption per 10 km Fuel type Full tanks per 5000 miles
    Cup 250 1.8 48 L (11 gal) 693 km
    (431 miles)
    0.8 L Petrol (Gasoline) 11.6
    Sport 220 1.8 40 L (9 gal) 578 km
    (359 miles)
    0.8 L Petrol (Gasoline) 13.9
    Vehicle Cup 250 1.8
    Fuel tank size 48 L (11 gal)
    Max driving range 693 km
    (431 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.8 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 11.6
    Vehicle Sport 220 1.8
    Fuel tank size 40 L (9 gal)
    Max driving range 578 km
    (359 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.8 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 13.9

    Quick notes on Lotus Elise fuel tank size

      • Average capacity for generation: 40 L (8.8 gal)
      • Approximate driving range (full tank): 467 km (290 miles)
      • Fuel supply to each passanger: 20 L per 1 person
      • Weight of fuel (full tank): 29.2 kg
      • City fuel consupmtion: 9.5 L/100 km (25 mpg)
      • Emissions in city traffic: 166—183 g/km of CO2 (103—113 g/mile)
      • Difference between tank and trunks capacities: 72 L
      • Top speed to fuel supply: 6 km/h to 1 L (3.7 mph to 1 L)
      • Tankheim rating: 2 / 10

    Engine size to tank capacity for Lotus Elise 2011

  • Cup 250 1.8 — 22.2x difference
  • Difference from world average

  • 1.6 — 36.5% smaller
  • CR 1.6 — 36.5% smaller
  • S 1.8 — 36.5% smaller
  • S CR 1.8 — 36.5% smaller
  • Cup R 1.8 — 36.5% smaller
  • S Cup 1.8 — 36.5% smaller
  • Cup 250 1.8 — 36.5% smaller
  • Tank size to power ratio

  • 1.6 — 3.4 hp/L
  • CR 1.6 — 3.4 hp/L
  • S 1.8 — 5.5 hp/L
  • S CR 1.8 — 5.5 hp/L
  • Cup R 1.8 — 5.5 hp/L
  • S Cup 1.8 — 5.5 hp/L
  • Cup 250 1.8 — 6.2 hp/L


  • Vehicle Fuel tank size Max driving range Fuel consumption per 10 km Fuel type Full tanks per 5000 miles
    1.6 40 L (9 gal) 681 km
    (423 miles)
    0.6 L Petrol (Gasoline) 11.8
    CR 1.6 40 L (9 gal) 681 km
    (423 miles)
    0.6 L Petrol (Gasoline) 11.8
    S 1.8 40 L (9 gal) 578 km
    (359 miles)
    0.8 L Petrol (Gasoline) 13.9
    S CR 1.8 40 L (9 gal) 578 km
    (359 miles)
    0.8 L Petrol (Gasoline) 13.9
    Cup R 1.8 40 L (9 gal) - - Petrol (Gasoline) -
    S Cup 1.8 40 L (9 gal) 558 km
    (347 miles)
    0.8 L Petrol (Gasoline) 14.4
    Cup 250 1.8 40 L (9 gal) 568 km
    (353 miles)
    0.8 L Petrol (Gasoline) 14.2
    Vehicle 1.6
    Fuel tank size 40 L (9 gal)
    Max driving range 681 km
    (423 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.6 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 11.8
    Vehicle CR 1.6
    Fuel tank size 40 L (9 gal)
    Max driving range 681 km
    (423 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.6 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 11.8
    Vehicle S 1.8
    Fuel tank size 40 L (9 gal)
    Max driving range 578 km
    (359 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.8 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 13.9
    Vehicle S CR 1.8
    Fuel tank size 40 L (9 gal)
    Max driving range 578 km
    (359 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.8 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 13.9
    Vehicle Cup R 1.8
    Fuel tank size 40 L (9 gal)
    Max driving range -
    Fuel consumption per 10 km -
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles -
    Vehicle S Cup 1.8
    Fuel tank size 40 L (9 gal)
    Max driving range 558 km
    (347 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.8 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 14.4
    Vehicle Cup 250 1.8
    Fuel tank size 40 L (9 gal)
    Max driving range 568 km
    (353 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.8 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 14.2

    Quick notes on Lotus Elise fuel tank size

      • Average capacity for generation: 40 L (8.8 gal)
      • Approximate driving range (full tank): 439 km (273 miles)
      • Fuel supply to each passanger: 20 L per 1 person
      • Weight of fuel (full tank): 29.2 kg
      • City fuel consupmtion: 10.3 L/100 km (23 mpg)
      • Emissions in city traffic: 173—190 g/km of CO2 (108—119 g/mile)
      • Top speed to fuel supply: 6 km/h to 1 L (3.7 mph to 1 L)
      • Tankheim rating: 2 / 10

    Difference from world average

  • 1.8 — 36.5% smaller
  • Tank size to power ratio

  • 1.8 — 5.5 hp/L


  • Vehicle Fuel tank size Max driving range Fuel consumption per 10 km Fuel type Full tanks per 5000 miles
    1.8 40 L (9 gal) 578 km
    (359 miles)
    0.8 L Petrol (Gasoline) 13.9
    Vehicle 1.8
    Fuel tank size 40 L (9 gal)
    Max driving range 578 km
    (359 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.8 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 13.9

    Quick notes on Lotus Elise fuel tank size

      • Average capacity for generation: 38 L (8.4 gal)
      • Approximate driving range (full tank): 446 km (277 miles)
      • Tank size to engine capacity: 5.3%
      • Fuel supply to each passanger: 19 L per 1 person
      • Weight of fuel (full tank): 27.7 kg
      • City fuel consupmtion: 10.3 L/100 km (23 mpg)
      • Difference between tank and trunks capacities: 77 L
      • Top speed to fuel supply: 6 km/h to 1 L (3.7 mph to 1 L)
      • Tankheim rating: 2 / 10

    Engine size to tank capacity for Lotus Elise 2000

  • 1.8 i 16V — 21.1x difference
  • 1.8 i 16V 111 — 21.1x difference
  • 1.8 i 16V 111R — 21.1x difference
  • Difference from world average

  • 1.8 i 16V — 39.7% smaller
  • 1.8 i 16V 111 — 39.7% smaller
  • 1.8 i 16V 111R — 39.7% smaller
  • Tank size to power ratio

  • 1.8 i 16V — 3.2 hp/L
  • 1.8 i 16V 111 — 4.2 hp/L
  • 1.8 i 16V 111R — 5.1 hp/L


  • Vehicle Fuel tank size Max driving range Fuel consumption per 10 km Fuel type Full tanks per 5000 miles
    1.8 i 16V 38 L (8 gal) 492 km
    (306 miles)
    0.7 L Petrol (Gasoline) 16.3
    1.8 i 16V 111 38 L (8 gal) 550 km
    (342 miles)
    0.7 L Petrol (Gasoline) 14.6
    1.8 i 16V 111R 38 L (8 gal) 433 km
    (269 miles)
    - Petrol (Gasoline) 18.6
    Vehicle 1.8 i 16V
    Fuel tank size 38 L (8 gal)
    Max driving range 492 km
    (306 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.7 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 16.3
    Vehicle 1.8 i 16V 111
    Fuel tank size 38 L (8 gal)
    Max driving range 550 km
    (342 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km 0.7 L
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 14.6
    Vehicle 1.8 i 16V 111R
    Fuel tank size 38 L (8 gal)
    Max driving range 433 km
    (269 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km -
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 18.6

    Quick notes on Lotus Elise fuel tank size

      • Average capacity for generation: 40 L (8.8 gal)
      • Tank size to engine capacity: 5%
      • Fuel supply to each passanger: 20 L per 1 person
      • Weight of fuel (full tank): 29.2 kg
      • Top speed to fuel supply: 5 km/h to 1 L (3.1 mph to 1 L)
      • Tankheim rating: 2 / 10

    Engine size to tank capacity for Lotus Elise 2000

  • 1.8 i 16V — 22.2x difference
  • Difference from world average

  • 1.8 i 16V — 36.5% smaller
  • Tank size to power ratio

  • 1.8 i 16V — 4.5 hp/L


  • Vehicle Fuel tank size Max driving range Fuel consumption per 10 km Fuel type Full tanks per 5000 miles
    1.8 i 16V 40 L (9 gal) - - Petrol (Gasoline) -
    Vehicle 1.8 i 16V
    Fuel tank size 40 L (9 gal)
    Max driving range -
    Fuel consumption per 10 km -
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles -

    Quick notes on Lotus Elise fuel tank size

      • Average capacity for generation: 38 L (8.4 gal)
      • Tank size to engine capacity: 5.3%
      • Fuel supply to each passanger: 19 L per 1 person
      • Weight of fuel (full tank): 27.7 kg
      • City fuel consupmtion: 9.6 L/100 km (25 mpg)
      • Difference between tank and trunks capacities: 172 L
      • Top speed to fuel supply: 5 km/h to 1 L (3.1 mph to 1 L)
      • Tankheim rating: 2 / 10

    Engine size to tank capacity for Lotus Elise 1996

  • 1.8 i 16V — 20x difference
  • 1.8 i 16V 111S — 22.2x difference
  • Difference from world average

  • 1.8 i 16V — 42.9% smaller
  • 1.8 i 16V 111S — 36.5% smaller
  • Tank size to power ratio

  • 1.8 i 16V — 3.3 hp/L
  • 1.8 i 16V 111S — 3.7 hp/L


  • Vehicle Fuel tank size Max driving range Fuel consumption per 10 km Fuel type Full tanks per 5000 miles
    1.8 i 16V 36 L (8 gal) 531 km
    (330 miles)
    - Petrol (Gasoline) 15.2
    1.8 i 16V 111S 40 L (9 gal) 578 km
    (359 miles)
    - Petrol (Gasoline) 13.9
    Vehicle 1.8 i 16V
    Fuel tank size 36 L (8 gal)
    Max driving range 531 km
    (330 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km -
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 15.2
    Vehicle 1.8 i 16V 111S
    Fuel tank size 40 L (9 gal)
    Max driving range 578 km
    (359 miles)
    Fuel consumption per 10 km -
    Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
    Full tanks per 5000 miles 13.9