Alfa Romeo 4C MPG by year — every rating on record
The Alfa Romeo 4C has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2015 to 2020. Across those years its best rated version returned 28 mpg (2015) and its thirstiest returned 28 mpg (2015). The EPA record holds 6 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Two Seaters.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | #12 of 60 (81th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2016 | 1 | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | #6 of 54 (91th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2017 | 1 | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | #7 of 47 (87th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2018 | 1 | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | #5 of 58 (93th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2019 | 1 | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | #5 of 62 (93th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2020 | 1 | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | #3 of 60 (97th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Alfa Romeo 4C placed highest in 2020 at #3 of 60, and lowest in 2015 at #12 of 60. It spent 6 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1.8L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 24 | 34 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,750 | 317 | 6/10 |
| 2019 | 1.8L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 24 | 34 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,750 | 317 | 6/10 |
| 2018 | 1.8L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 24 | 34 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,750 | 317 | 6/10 |
| 2017 | 1.8L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 24 | 34 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,750 | 317 | 6/10 |
| 2016 | 1.8L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 24 | 34 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,750 | 317 | 7/10 |
| 2015 | 1.8L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 24 | 34 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,750 | 317 | 7/10 |
What 4C fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2020 Alfa Romeo 4C burns 411 to 411 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 | $1,232 | $1,232 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,438 | $1,438 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,643 | $1,643 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2020 model year is $2,750 to $2,750 a year in fuel, or $2,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Two Seaters
Across the 263 nameplates EPA classifies as Two Seaters, the median best combined rating is 18 mpg. At 28 mpg the Alfa Romeo 4C is 10 mpg better the median, which is worth about $799 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Two Seaters 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.