Two-seaters · Gasoline · model year 2026
Ferrari 12Cilindri vs Lotus Emira
The Lotus Emira is rated 7 MPG higher than the Ferrari 12Cilindri in model year 2026, 21 against 14 combined, which is 50% more distance from the same energy.
Side by side
| Measure | Ferrari 12Cilindri | Lotus Emira |
|---|---|---|
| Combined fuel economy (best version) | 14 MPG | 21 MPG |
| City | 12 MPG | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 17 MPG | 26 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $5,850 | $3,200 |
| Tailpipe CO2 | 633 g/mile | 418 g/mile |
| Lowest rated version | 14 MPG | 21 MPG |
| Rated versions | 2 | 1 |
| Rank in class (best combined rating) | 20th of 20 | 6th of 20 |
| Class | Two-seaters | Two-seaters |
| Powertrain | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Better figure in bold; each model's most efficient version.
Fuel economy and cost
The two use different fuels (premium gasoline and regular gasoline), so the price per unit differs. Under the file's assumptions the Lotus Emira costs about $3,200 a year and the Ferrari 12Cilindri about $5,850, a difference of $2,650.
Where each one ranks
Within their class the Ferrari 12Cilindri is 20th of 20 two-seaters, in the bottom quarter. The Lotus Emira is 6th of 20 two-seaters, in the upper half, ahead of 74% of the others.
The Ferrari 12Cilindri has 2 rated versions, from 14 to 14 MPG. The Lotus Emira has 1, from 21 to 21 MPG. For the most efficient versions, the Ferrari 12Cilindri is rated 5 higher on the highway (17 against 12), while the Lotus Emira is rated 8 higher on the highway (26 against 18).
The two versions closest in rating are 12Cilindri Spider: 6.5 L, 12 cyl, Automatic (AM8), RWD at 14 MPG and Emira: 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Automatic (S8), RWD at 21, 7 MPG apart.
Ratings by model year
Only model year 2026 is rated for both, so there is no trend to compare.
| Model year | Ferrari 12Cilindri | Lotus Emira | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 21 | -7 |
| 2025 | not in data | 21 | n/a |
| 2024 | not in data | 21 | n/a |