Against 529 other 4-cyl cars rated 2018–2020, the 4C sits right on their 27.1 mpg average.
Every Alfa Romeo 4C engine, compared
The Alfa Romeo 4C was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl | 24 / 34 | 2015–2020 | $1,371 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2020) | $0.114 |
| Fuel per year | $1,371 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,855 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2018–2020 | −$46 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,750 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2020 Alfa Romeo 4C gives up 10 mpg in town: 34 on the highway against 24 in the city, $471 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2020) | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 34 mpg | $1,129 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +10 mpg (42%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 4C changed over the years
Combined figure across the 6 model years the 4C was rated in, all of them at 28 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 24 / 34 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2019 | 24 / 34 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2018 | 24 / 34 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2017 | 24 / 34 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2016 | 24 / 34 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2015 | 24 / 34 | 1 | $1,371 |
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How we count
This page rests on 6 EPA ratings of the Alfa Romeo 4C — 1 engine across 2015–2020. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,750. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2020 Alfa Romeo 4C get?
28 mpg combined, 24 city and 34 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2015 the 4C has averaged 28 mpg.
Is the 2020 4C more efficient than the 2019?
About the same: 28 against 28 mpg combined.
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