Lotus Emira Vehicle Class & Size
The EPA classifies the 2027 Lotus Emira as a Two Seaters, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2027):
The Lotus Emira is classified by the EPA as a Two Seaters.
Lotus Emira Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Two Seaters | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Two Seaters | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 |
| 2025Config 1 of 2 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Two Seaters | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 |
| 2025Config 2 of 2 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Two Seaters | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 |
| 2024Config 1 of 2 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Two Seaters | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 |
| 2024Config 2 of 2 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Two Seaters | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Lotus Emira data analysis
How to read this Lotus Emira data
This page lists every 2024 through 2027 Lotus Emira record we hold for this measurement — 6 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.
Where these Lotus Emira figures come from
Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Lotus Emira record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.
Frequently Asked Questions About Emira Vehicle Class
What class of vehicle is the Lotus Emira?
The EPA classifies the Lotus Emira as a Two Seaters. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.
Is the Lotus Emira considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Two Seaters), the Lotus Emira is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.
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