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2019 Alfa Romeo 4C

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2019 models.

Alfa Romeo 4C
Pictured: Festival automobile international 2014 - Alfa Romeo 4C - 009. Photo: Thesupermat, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Two Seaters
Body styles
2dr Coupe, 2dr Spider
Engines
1.8L 4-cyl turbo
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
28 combined · 24 city / 34 hwy
Length
157.1 in
Curb weight
2,465–2,487 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 28 MPG combined — 42% better than the average 2019 two seaters (19.7 MPG).
  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 4 similar 2019 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2019 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).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 28 MPG combined (24 city / 34 highway), 42% better than the 2019 two seaters average of 19.7 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.

What changed for 2019

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2018 4C — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2018; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2018 4C →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
2dr Coupe157.1 in73.6 in46.5 in93.7 in64.6 / 63 in2,465 lb41/59
2dr Spider157.1 in73.6 in46.5 in93.7 in64.6 / 63 in2,487 lb41/59

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
4C1.8L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (AM6)Rear-Wheel Drive24 / 34 / 28+42%$2,950317
6/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
6/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $2,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
19.7 MPG2019 Two Seaters average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2019 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2019 Alfa Romeo 4C.

Similar 2019 two seaterss

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2019 Alfa Romeo 4C (this car)28 MPGNot rated0
2019 Audi TT26 MPGNot rated1
2019 Porsche Boxster25 MPGNot rated0
2019 Porsche Cayman25 MPGNot rated0
2019 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class27 MPGNot rated0

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Alfa Romeo 4C.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2019 Alfa Romeo 4C is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2019 Alfa Romeo 4C in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2019 Alfa Romeo 4C buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
  2. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2019 Alfa Romeo 4C. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other 4C years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2020 4C28157.1 inNot rated00
2018 4C28157.1 inNot rated00
2017 4C28157.1 inNot rated01
2016 4C28157.1 inNot rated00
2015 4C28157.1 inNot rated00

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Alfa Romeo. How we calculate this →