Fuel economy
Fuel Economy
Figures in the table below are approximate, based on real-world experience of SELOC members.
| Engine | Steady motorway driving | Spirited B-road driving | on Track |
|---|---|---|---|
| K series - 118hp | 37mpg | 34mpg | ? |
| K series - 160hp | ? | ? | ? |
| K series - 200hp | ? | ? | ? |
| Toyota | ? | ? | ? |
| Honda NA | 37mpg | 31mpg | ? |
| Honda SC | ? | ? | ? |
| Audi 250hp | ? | ? | ? |
| Audi 300hp | ? | ? | ? |
Tank Capacity
While not strictly related to fuel economy, this is a common question on the forums. The 'offical' tank capacity of an elise is 36L, however brimming a completely empty elise can take up to 45L.
Fuel Guage The fuel guage on an elise is hopelessly unreliable. On the S1, there is a digital readout which displays: Full>34L>33L>32L...11L>Refill. This can change by as much as 6L on a long corner, but 'Refill' normally means you have about 10-15% capacity remaining (good for about 30 miles of steady driving). The S2 fuel guage is a simple 5 segment display which obscures erratic readings simply by having a less granular display.