Lotus Evora vs Aston Martin Vanquish
The Lotus Evora is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 20 mpg combined versus 16 mpg for the Aston Martin Vanquish, a 4 mpg advantage and costs about $950 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Lotus Evora leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2027
Aston Martin Vanquish
Minicompact Cars · 10 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Lotus Evora | Aston Martin Vanquish |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 20 mpg ✓ | 16 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 17 mpg ✓ | 13 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 26 mpg ✓ | 21 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $3,800 ✓ | $4,750 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 438 g/mi ✓ | 554 g/mi |
| Engines offered | 3.5 | 5.2, 6.0 |
| Transmissions | Manual 6-spd, Automatic (S6) | Automatic 8-spd, Automatic (S8) |
| Drivetrains | Rear-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium | Premium |
| EPA class | Minicompact Cars | Minicompact Cars |
| Years covered | 2017–2021 | 2015–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 10 | 10 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Evora vs Vanquish: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Lotus Evora or the Aston Martin Vanquish?
The Lotus Evora is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 20 mpg combined versus 16 mpg for the Aston Martin Vanquish, a 4 mpg advantage and costs about $950 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Lotus Evora runs about $3,800 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $4,750 for the Aston Martin Vanquish — a difference of roughly $950 per year.
What engines do the Evora and Vanquish offer?
Lotus Evora: 3.5. Aston Martin Vanquish: 5.2, 6.0.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Lotus Evora and the Aston Martin Vanquish as Minicompact Cars, so they compete directly.
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