Lancia Delta

Lancia Delta
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The Lancia Delta is a small family car produced by Italian automobile manufacturer Lancia in three generations. The first generation (1979โ€“1994) debuted at the 1979 Frankfurt Motor Show, the second generation (1993โ€“1999) debuted at the 1993 Geneva Motor Show, and the third generation (2008โ€“2014) debuted at 2008 Geneva Motor Show.

Technical data (EU/EEA average, 2024)
ManufacturerLancia
ProductionFrom 1979
Body typeMPV
FuelDiesel
Engine power88 kW (118 hp)
COโ‚‚ (WLTP)120 g/km
Kerb weight1,485 kg

Engine power, COโ‚‚ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 2 European countries that registered the Lancia Delta in 2024 (9 cars). Source: EEA COโ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Lancia Delta (from registration data). 7 variants.

Engine variants for Lancia Delta
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
1.3 l ยท 4-cylโ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“
1.4 l ยท 4-cylโ€“โ€“201 km/hโ€“โ€“
1.6 l ยท 4-cylโ€“โ€“193 km/hโ€“โ€“
1.7 l ยท 4-cylโ€“โ€“230 km/hโ€“โ€“
1.9 l ยท 4-cylโ€“โ€“222 km/hโ€“โ€“
2.0 l ยท 4-cylโ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“
2.0 l ยท 4-cylโ€“โ€“218 km/hโ€“โ€“

Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.

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Common problems & reliability

In the UK, 84% of Lancia Deltas pass their MOT test first time, based on 506 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data โ€” not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).

Recalls & safety

No recorded recalls for the Lancia Delta in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Lancia recalls.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Lancia Delta have?
The Lancia Delta produces 88 kW (118 hp).
How much does the Lancia Delta weigh?
The Lancia Delta has a kerb weight of about 1,485 kg.
What are the CO2 emissions of the Lancia Delta?
The Lancia Delta emits 120 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).