Alfa Romeo 164 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Alfa Romeo 164 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 1991 to 1995. Across those years its best rated version returned 19 mpg (1991) and its thirstiest returned 16 mpg (1994). The EPA record holds 13 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Compact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3 | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | #39 of 60 (36th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 1992 | 3 | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | #40 of 58 (32th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 1993 | 3 | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | #39 of 55 (30th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 1994 | 2 | 18 mpg | 16 mpg | #38 of 53 (29th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 1995 | 2 | 18 mpg | 16 mpg | #47 of 60 (22th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Alfa Romeo 164 placed highest in 1994 at #38 of 53, and lowest in 1995 at #47 of 60. It spent 0 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 13 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI) | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1995 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (FFS) (MPFI) | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1994 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI) | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1994 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (FFS) (MPFI) | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1993 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | 164/164L (FFS) (MPFI) | 16 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1993 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (164S) (FFS) (MPFI) | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1993 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | 164/164L (FFS) (MPFI) | 16 | 25 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1992 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | 164/164L (FFS) (MPFI) | 16 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1992 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | 164S (FFS) (MPFI) | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1992 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | 164/164L (FFS) (MPFI) | 16 | 25 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1991 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | 164/164L (FFS) (MPFI) | 16 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1991 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | 164S (FFS) (MPFI) | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1991 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | 164/164L (FFS) (MPFI) | 16 | 25 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 → 1994 | 19 → 18 mpg | -1 mpg | 639 gal |
What 164 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1995 Alfa Romeo 164 burns 639 to 719 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,917 | $2,156 | $240 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,236 | $2,516 | $280 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,556 | $2,875 | $319 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1995 model year is $4,300 to $4,850 a year in fuel, or $13,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Compact Cars
Across the 498 nameplates EPA classifies as Compact Cars, the median best combined rating is 26 mpg. At 18 mpg the Alfa Romeo 164 is 8 mpg below the median, which is worth about $688 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Compact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Alfa Romeo nameplates
Every Alfa Romeo model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.