Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
Alfa Romeo dared to be different again when it introduced the three-door 145 in 1994 and showed the world that compact-sized hatchbacks shouldn't look the same.
The Italian automaker had to replace the aging 33 lineup, and it did that with not one but two vehicles: the 145 and the 146. While the former was a three-door vehicle, the latter was a five-door affair. Despite bearing different names, they were similar. And yet, the three-door had something special that didn't apply to its five-door sibling. It had better styling, signed by Walter da Silva. So, even though the car relied on the same platform as the Fiat Tipo, it was different in many ways.
At the front, the 145 featured an unusually narrow front fascia for a compact-sized vehicle. The bumper featured a lower grille that complemented the main one between the headlights. In addition, the hood was stretched down to accommodate the classic Alfa Romeo triangle with its badge. From its sides, the 145 featured a step on the front windows, so the automaker could install the door mirrors lower. Behind the B-post were a pop-out window and a third, fixed glass area behind it. At the back, the windscreen featured a wide V-shape lower edge, which was also unusual on the market. Last but not least, the tailgate was opened with a small part of the roof to ease the trunk's access.
Inside, Alfa Romeo dared to come up with new ideas, such as the scooped area for the side passenger. Thus, the occupant from that place could slide their seat forward, allowing those seated in the back to step down more easily. And yet, the cheap plastic buttons and switches were different from what customers would expect from the Italian automaker.
Unlike the Tipo, which was powered exclusively by inline-four powerplants, the 145 was fitted with flat-four engines ranging from 1.4 to 1.7-liter and inline-fours for larger displacement units and turbo-diesel versions.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H4 |
Displacement: | 1351 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 6000 RPM 90 HP @ 6000 RPM 89 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 85 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 115 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.5 gallons (51.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 110.6 mph (178 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 159.9 in (4061 mm) |
Width: | 67.4 in (1712 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/56.7 in (1,473/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.3 cuFT (320 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2442.7 lbs (1108 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3681.7 lbs (1670 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 195 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L TS 5MT FWD (103 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1370 cm3 |
Power: | 76 KW @ 6300 RPM 103 HP @ 6300 RPM 102 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 91 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM 123 Nm @ 4600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.5 gallons (51.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60 HR 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 159.9 in (4061 mm) |
Width: | 67.4 in (1712 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/56.7 in (1,473/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.3 cuFT (320 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2447 lbs (1110 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3681.7 lbs (1670 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.8 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 140 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (103 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H4 |
Displacement: | 1596 cm3 |
Power: | 76 KW @ 6000 RPM 103 HP @ 6000 RPM 102 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 99 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 134 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.5 gallons (51.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 R14H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 161.1 in (4092 mm) |
Width: | 67.4 in (1712 mm) |
Height: | 56.2 in (1427 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.8/56.6 in (1,468/1,438 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.3 cuFT (320 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2429.4 lbs (1102 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3681.7 lbs (1670 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 193 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L TS 5MT FWD (120 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 88 KW @ 6300 RPM 120 HP @ 6300 RPM 118 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 106 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 144 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.5 gallons (51.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121.2 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 159.9 in (4061 mm) |
Width: | 67.4 in (1712 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/56.7 in (1,473/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.3 cuFT (320 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2557.3 lbs (1160 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3681.7 lbs (1670 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 36.1 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 21.1 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.6 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 196 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L 5MT FWD (129 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H4 |
Displacement: | 1712 cm3 |
Power: | 95 KW @ 6500 RPM 129 HP @ 6500 RPM 127 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 110 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM 149 Nm @ 4300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.5 gallons (51.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 161.1 in (4092 mm) |
Width: | 67.4 in (1712 mm) |
Height: | 56.2 in (1427 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.1/55.2 in (1,476/1,402 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 1.3 cuFT (37 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2535.3 lbs (1150 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3780.9 lbs (1715 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 202 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L TS 5MT FWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1747 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 6300 RPM 140 HP @ 6300 RPM 138 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 122 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 165 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.5 gallons (51.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 127.3 mph (205 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 159.9 in (4061 mm) |
Width: | 67.4 in (1712 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/56.7 in (1,473/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.3 cuFT (320 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2442.7 lbs (1108 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3681.7 lbs (1670 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 190 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L TS 5MT FWD (144 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1747 cm3 |
Power: | 106 KW @ 6500 RPM 144 HP @ 6500 RPM 142 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 169 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.5 gallons (51.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 129 mph (208 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55 VR 15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 161.1 in (4092 mm) |
Width: | 67.4 in (1712 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/56.7 in (1,473/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.3 cuFT (320 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2590.4 lbs (1175 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3681.7 lbs (1670 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.1 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 201 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1970 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 6200 RPM 150 HP @ 6200 RPM 148 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 138 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 187 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.5 gallons (51.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130.4 mph (210 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 159.9 in (4061 mm) |
Width: | 67.4 in (1712 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/56.7 in (1,473/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.3 cuFT (320 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2733.73 lbs (1240 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3891 lbs (1765 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 193 g/km |
Notes |
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Quadrifoglio model |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (155 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1970 cm3 |
Power: | 114 KW @ 6400 RPM 155 HP @ 6400 RPM 153 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 138 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 187 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.5 gallons (51.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 131 mph (211 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55 VR 15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 159.9 in (4061 mm) |
Width: | 67.4 in (1712 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/56.7 in (1,473/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.3 cuFT (320 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2734 lbs (1240 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3907 lbs (1772 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.9 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 208 g/km |
Notes |
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Quadrifoglio model |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L JTD 5MT FWD (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1910 cm3 |
Power: | 77 KW @ 4000 RPM 105 HP @ 4000 RPM 103 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 188 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 255 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.5 gallons (51.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60 HR 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 159.9 in (4061 mm) |
Width: | 67.4 in (1712 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/56.7 in (1,473/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.3 cuFT (320 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2668 lbs (1210 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3813.9 lbs (1730 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 41.2 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 152 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TD 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1929 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 4200 RPM 90 HP @ 4200 RPM 89 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 137 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 186 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.5 gallons (51.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 110.6 mph (178 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 159.9 in (4061 mm) |
Width: | 67.4 in (1712 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/56.7 in (1,473/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.3 cuFT (320 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2612.4 lbs (1185 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3813.9 lbs (1730 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36.7 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 170 g/km |