The Alfa Romeo 4C does 28 mpg combined (24 city, 34 highway), which works out to about $1,371 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.7 mpg.
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
The Alfa Romeo 4C burns a gallon every 28 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 429 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.114 |
| Fuel per year | $1,371 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,855 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars | −$123 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,750 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Alfa Romeo 4C gives up 10 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 34 out there against 24 in town, a 42% drop worth $471 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 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. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| 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 Alfa Romeo 4C get?
28 mpg combined on average — 24 in the city and 34 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2015–2020.
How much does a Alfa Romeo 4C cost in fuel per year?
About $1,371 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $6,855 over five years, or 0.114 dollars a mile.
Which 4C engine is the most economical?
The 1.8L 4-cyl at 28 mpg.
Is the 4C good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.7 mpg, computed across 4765 ratings.
Are these real-world 4C figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Alfa Romeo 4C is $2,750 against the $1,371 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the city and highway figures is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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