Lancia Ypsilon

Lancia Ypsilon
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

The Lancia Ypsilon is a four-seat hatchback powered by a four-cylinder petrol engine with a displacement of 1,329 cm³ producing 66 kW. It measures 3,807 mm in length and has a kerb weight of 1,055 kg, with a top speed of 171 km/h. Ten recalls have been registered in EU Safety Gate for this model.

Technical data (EU/EEA average, 2025)
ManufacturerLancia
Body typeHatchback
FuelPetrol
Engine power78 kW (105 hp)
CO₂ (WLTP)103 g/km
Kerb weight1,310 kg
Displacement964 cc
Top speed172 km/h
Dimensions and layout
Length3,880 mm
Width1,732 mm
Height1,495 mm
Seats4
Doors4

Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 9 European countries that registered the Lancia Ypsilon in 2025 (11,337 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of Lancia Ypsilon cars registered for the first time across 9 European countries in 2025.

CountryRegistrations
Italy9,393
France850
Spain615
Belgium242
Netherlands164
Luxembourg69
Germany2
Austria1
Croatia1

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Lancia Ypsilon (from registration data). 5 variants.

Engine variants for Lancia Ypsilon
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
0.9 l · 2-cyl176 km/h
1.2 l · 4-cyl154 km/h
1.2 l · 3-cyl193 km/h
1.2 l · 4-cyl163 km/h
1.4 l · 4-cyl173 km/h

Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.

Generations

Other Lancia models

Similar Hatchback models

Recalls & safety

10 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Lancia Ypsilon. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    It may disengage in motion, possibly leading to a loss of steering control.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-03-01

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    Due to an inadequate weld, the rear right ISOFIX child seat mounting may become detached in the event of an accident.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-09-15

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

    The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2026-03-27

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2022-06-10

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    Faulty crimping of the micro-gas generator for the seat belt tensioner for the front seats means that, in the event of deployment of the seat belt tensioner, parts of the gas generator could detach causing injuries to the occupants of the car.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-08-25

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    This may lead to a loss of steering function, increasing the risk of an accident.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-06-21

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

    The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2025-08-15

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    This may cause the wheels to detach, leading to an accident.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-08-10

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

    The product does not comply with the Regulation on type approval of motor vehicles with respect to emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles (Euro 5 and Euro 6) and on access to vehicle repair and maintenance information.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2026-06-05

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    As a result, the driveshaft could break in motion, increasing the risk of an accident.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-08-09

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of the Lancia Ypsilon?
The Lancia Ypsilon has a rated top speed of 172 km/h.
How much power does the Lancia Ypsilon have?
The Lancia Ypsilon produces 78 kW (105 hp).
What are the dimensions of the Lancia Ypsilon?
The Lancia Ypsilon is 3,880 mm long, 1,732 mm wide and 1,495 mm tall.
How much does the Lancia Ypsilon weigh?
The Lancia Ypsilon has a kerb weight of about 1,310 kg.
What are the CO2 emissions of the Lancia Ypsilon?
The Lancia Ypsilon emits 103 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
How many seats does the Lancia Ypsilon have?
The Lancia Ypsilon has 4 seats.