DecodedCarsAlfa Romeo 4C
6 model years from 2015 to 2020, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2015–2020
- Class
- Two Seaters
- Latest engines
- 1.8L 4-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 28–28 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2017 (1)
- Fewest problems
- 2020
- Interest
- 6,606 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2020 4C in brief
The 2020 Alfa Romeo 4C is a two seaters offered with a 1.8L 4-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 157 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 94-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,487 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 28 MPG combined (24 city / 34 highway), 43% better than the 2020 two seaters average of 19.6 MPG, for an estimated $2,950 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Alfa Romeo 4C has 6 model years in our data, from 2015 to 2020.
Its most efficient year was 2020 at 28 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 28 to 28 MPG.
Buying used? 2020 has the fewest problems in our data.
How the 2015 4C compares
The 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C is a two seaters offered with a 1.8L 4-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 157 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 94-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,465 lb (2dr Coupe).
About the Alfa Romeo 4C
The Alfa Romeo 4C is a two-seat sports car which was manufactured by Maserati and marketed by Alfa Romeo from 2013 until 2020. It was initially made only as a two-door coupé, with a two-door roadster version added in 2015. It has a rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, with the 4C name referring to its straight-four engine. The 4C was designed by Marco Tencone and Lorenzo Ramaciotti at Centro Stile Alfa Romeo and was the first car sold in the United States by the Italian brand since 1995.
From the Wikipedia article "Alfa Romeo 4C", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2020 4C pros & cons
Full 2020 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 28 MPG combined — 43% better than the average 2020 two seaters (19.6 MPG).
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2020 4C
0 owner complaints · 0 recalls
None of the 6 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 6 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Show all 6 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | 28 MPG | 157.1 in | 2,487 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | 28 MPG | 157.1 in | 2,465 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | 28 MPG | 157.1 in | 2,465 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | 28 MPG | 157.1 in | 2,465 lb | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | 28 MPG | 157.1 in | 2,465 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo | 28 MPG | 157.1 in | 2,465 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
Alternatives to the 2020 4C
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Audi TT | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2020 Porsche Boxster | 24 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2020 Porsche Cayman | 24 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2020 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class | 27 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Alfa Romeo. How we calculate this →