Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Mini
Production years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Six years after it introduced the MiTo lineup in its portfolio, Alfa Romeo refreshed its smallest-sized hatchback and gave it a smaller engine and a slight visual update.
During the world financial crisis, most automakers suffered greatly. Alfa Romeo was also shattered, but it managed to dodge the bankruptcy bullet, unlike other big names in the industry. One of the reasons was the MiTo. This supermini vehicle was affordable, and those who craved a better-styled vehicle than any other mundane cars on the road could get it. At the same time, Alfa Romeo and Fiat engineers tried to create fuel-efficient engines, and one of them was the so-called Twin-Air unit that won the "Engine of the Year" award in the one-liter category. As a result, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, and Lancia installed it under the hoods of their small vehicles, such as the Grande Punte, the MiTo, and the Ypsilon, respectively. Alfa Romeo also improved its little hatchback to make it more appealing to those customers who dared to be different and show up with something other than an economy box on wheels.
The MiTo featured a fresh front fascia with chromed horizontal slats on its grille. Furthermore, on the lower bumper, the automaker added some shiny bits around the air intake to give the vehicle more personality. In addition, the trim around the headlights featured a burnished finish. Depending on the grade, the automaker provided it with round fog lamps integrated into individual clusters that flanked the apron.
With a profile that couldn't be upgraded too much due to production costs, the MiTo preserved most of the parts, and that included the frameless windows for the doors. That was a unique feature in the segment. Alfa Romeo also provided customers an option for chromed door mirror caps and handles, which contrasted better if they were applied to the bodywork's black or dark red colors. At the back, the automaker added the same burnished finish around the round taillights that flanked the tailgate.
Alfa Romeo also improved and updated the interior. Customers could opt for a new infotainment system developed together with Continental. It was available with the TomTom navigation system and included an advanced Bluetooth connection that allowed SMS text message readings via text-to-speech function. Furthermore, the 5-inch touchscreen allowed customers to select their desired music from their iPods connected to the system via a USB port. They could also use a regular MP3 player via an Aux-in, 3.5-mm jack. Besides this technological upgrade, the Italian automaker added distinctive dashboard designs depending on the grade.
But Alfa Romeo didn't just update the MiTo's look. It also worked under the hood. There, it installed the award-winning two-cylinder Twin-Air engine. This pocket-sized, 0.9-liter turbocharged powerplant featured advanced technologies that lower the fuel consumption. It also provided enough torque and power to make the supermini a practical in-city vehicle. The MiTo's engine lineup also consisted of other gasoline or turbodiesel units, which could provide customers enough energy for their daily activities.
ENGINE SPECS - 0.9L TwinAir 6MT (100 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L2 |
Displacement: | 875 cm3 |
Power: | 73.5 KW @ 5500 RPM 100 HP @ 5500 RPM 99 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 107 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 145 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 113 mph (182 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs 281 x 26 D |
Rear: | Discs 251 x 10 D |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 160 in (4064 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 57.2 in (1453 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.4/58.1 in (1,483/1,476 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.9 in (2512 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.1 in (104 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.5 cuFT (269 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2436 lbs (1105 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3549 lbs (1610 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 61.9 mpg US (3.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 88 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 6MT (78 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1368 cm3 |
Power: | 57.3 KW @ 5000 RPM 78 HP @ 5000 RPM 77 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 85 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 115 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 103 mph (166 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs 281 x 26 D |
Rear: | Discs 251 x 10 D |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 160 in (4064 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 57.2 in (1453 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.4/58.1 in (1,483/1,476 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.9 in (2512 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.1 in (104 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.5 cuFT (269 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2326 lbs (1055 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3439 lbs (1560 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 130 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L Turbo MultiAir 6AT (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1368 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 5500 RPM 140 HP @ 5500 RPM 138 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 170 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 230 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs 281 x 26 D |
Rear: | Discs 251 x 10 D |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 160 in (4064 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 57.2 in (1453 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.4/58.1 in (1,483/1,476 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.9 in (2512 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.1 in (104 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.5 cuFT (269 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2524 lbs (1145 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3638 lbs (1650 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 124 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L JTDm 5MT (80 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1248 cm3 |
Power: | 58.8 KW @ 3500 RPM 80 HP @ 3500 RPM 79 BHP @ 3500 RPM |
Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM 200 Nm @ 1500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 107 mph (172 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: | Ventilated Discs 281 x 26 D |
Rear: | Discs 251 x 10 D |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 160 in (4064 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 57.2 in (1453 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.4/58.1 in (1,483/1,476 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.9 in (2512 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.1 in (104 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.5 cuFT (269 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2480 lbs (1125 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3594 lbs (1630 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 84 mpg US (2.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 69.2 mpg US (3.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 85 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L TwinAir Bifuel 6MT (120 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1368 cm3 |
Power: | 88.3 KW @ 5000 RPM 120 HP @ 5000 RPM 118 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 152 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 206 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Natural Gas |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 123 mph (198 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs 281 x 26 D |
Rear: | Discs 251 x 10 D |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 160 in (4064 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 57.2 in (1453 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.4/58.1 in (1,483/1,476 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.9 in (2512 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.1 in (104 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.5 cuFT (269 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2469 lbs (1120 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3583 lbs (1625 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 131 g/km |