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Alfa Romeo MiTo

8C-inspired lights and 0–100 km/h in 7.3 seconds for the 2014 MiTo QV.12

Researched November 1, 2026 from 26 sources

Also called

  • CloverleafUK shorthand for Quadrifoglio Verde, meaning green four-leaf clover, used for the MiTo's hot version.3

At a glance

0100200
69–170 hpPower
07.515
7.3–13 s0–100 km/h
0125250
165–219 km/hTop speed
0200400
120–320 N·mTorque
07501,500
1,080–1,225 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.12614

Engine
0.9 L turbo twin; 1.4 L gasoline/LPG fours; 1.3/1.6 L turbodiesel fours2
Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive; three-door hatchback2
Gearbox
5-/6-speed manuals; 6-speed TCT dual dry clutch211
Built at
Fiat Mirafiori, Turin, Italy2
Units built
293,408 (2008–2018 production tally)2

The story

Created to attract younger buyers, the Type 955 MiTo combined Fiat Grande Punto underpinnings with 8C-inspired lights. Its name joins Milano, where it was designed, and Torino, where it was built.124

2008: Milan debut with DNA and electronic Q220082009: 46 numbered MiTos for RIAR · Oil takes charge of the inlet valves20092010: Six-speed TCT debuts at Geneva20102012: TwinAir: 875cc and 98 g/km20122013: Uconnect arrives for the 2014 model year20132014: TCT cuts 0–100 km/h to 7.3 seconds20142016: Veloce replaces Quadrifoglio Verde20162018: One generation ends2018 Alfa Romeo 33 (905 / 907): 1983–1995905 / 907Alfa Romeo 145 and 146 (930A / 930B): 1994–2000 (145); 1995–2000 (146)930A / 930BAlfa Romeo 147 (937): 2000–2010937Alfa Romeo MiTo (955): 2008–2018955 198519901995200020052010201520202025
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones21318192021
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YearWhat happened
1983–1995Alfa Romeo 33 (905 / 907)
1994–2000 (145); 1995–2000 (146)Alfa Romeo 145 and 146 (930A / 930B)
2000–2010Alfa Romeo 147 (937)
2008–2018Alfa Romeo MiTo (955)
2008Milan debut with DNA and electronic Q2
200946 numbered MiTos for RIAR
2009Oil takes charge of the inlet valves
2010Six-speed TCT debuts at Geneva
2012TwinAir: 875cc and 98 g/km
2013Uconnect arrives for the 2014 model year
2014TCT cuts 0–100 km/h to 7.3 seconds
2016Veloce replaces Quadrifoglio Verde
2018One generation ends
  1. 2008

    Milan debut with DNA and electronic Q2

    DNA altered engine and steering response in Dynamic, Normal and All-Weather; electronic Q2 braked the inside front wheel to curb understeer in Dynamic.25

  2. 2009

    46 numbered MiTos for RIAR

    Announced for RIAR members: 46 numbered cars, raised from 155 to 170 hp, with member names and production numbers engraved on silver plates.6

  3. 2009

    Oil takes charge of the inlet valves

    MultiAir arrived in September; oil hydraulics and solenoid valves controlled inlet-valve timing and lift. The Quadrifoglio Verde made 168 hp.27

  4. 2010

    Six-speed TCT debuts at Geneva

    The dual-clutch gearbox could handle up to 350 Nm, using Magneti Marelli controls and a BorgWarner hydraulic actuator.2

  5. 2012

    TwinAir: 875cc and 98 g/km

    The UK TwinAir's turbo twin made 85 hp from 875cc, with claimed combined economy of 67.3 mpg (UK) and 98 g/km CO2.8

  6. 2013

    Uconnect arrives for the 2014 model year

    October's facelift prepared the 2014 UK model: a fresh dashboard and five-inch Uconnect touchscreen with optional navigation.910

  7. 2014

    TCT cuts 0–100 km/h to 7.3 seconds

    A six-speed TCT twin dry-clutch option trimmed the Quadrifoglio Verde's 0–100 km/h time from 7.5 to 7.3 seconds.211

  8. 2016

    Veloce replaces Quadrifoglio Verde

    The Geneva facelift renamed the QV as Veloce; the UK flagship paired TCT with active suspension and Brembo brakes.212

  9. 2018

    One generation ends

    The MiTo was discontinued in 2018 after one generation. European sales that year were 9,198.213

Every generation

  • Alfa Romeo 33
    905 / 9071983–1995
  • Alfa Romeo 145 and 146
    930A / 930B1994–2000 (145); 1995–2000 (146)
  • Alfa Romeo 147
    9372000–2010
  • Alfa Romeo MiTo
    9552008–2018
  • Alfa Romeo Junior
    Alfa Romeo Junior

Power over the years

From 77 hp to 168 hp in 1 year.

050100150200 20082010201220142016 hp 2008 · 77 hp · 1.4 MPI (78 PS)2008 · 118 hp · 1.6 turbo-diesel, 320 Nm, 6-speed2008 · 153 hp · 1.4 turbo gas, 230 Nm, 6-speed2009 · 104 hp · 1.4 MultiAir (105 PS)2009 · 118 hp · 1.4 Turbo GPL, gasoline/LPG2009 · 133 hp · 1.4 MultiAir Turbo (135 PS)2009 · 168 hp · Quadrifoglio Verde (170 PS)2011 · 84 hp · UK 1.3 JTD (85 PS)2012 · 85 hp · UK 875cc TwinAir2014 · 104 hp · 0.9 TwinAir (105 PS)2016 · 168 hp · Veloce TCT (170 PS) 168 hp Quadrifoglio Verde (170 PS) 77 hp 1.4 MPI (78 PS)
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YearHorsepowerModel
2008771.4 MPI (78 PS)
20081181.6 turbo-diesel, 320 Nm, 6-speed
20081531.4 turbo gas, 230 Nm, 6-speed
20091041.4 MultiAir (105 PS)
20091181.4 Turbo GPL, gasoline/LPG
20091331.4 MultiAir Turbo (135 PS)
2009168Quadrifoglio Verde (170 PS)
201184UK 1.3 JTD (85 PS)
201285UK 875cc TwinAir
20141040.9 TwinAir (105 PS)
2016168Veloce TCT (170 PS)

Versions

11 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    Turismo / Lusso / Veloce (original UK trims)

    2009–2011

  • Progression / Sprint / Distinctive

    Standard

    Progression / Sprint / Distinctive

  • MiTo / Super / Speciale (2016 UK range)

    Standard

    MiTo / Super / Speciale (2016 UK range)

    2016

  • Standard

    Junior (2015)

    2015

  • Quadrifoglio Verde / Cloverleaf

    Performance

    Quadrifoglio Verde / Cloverleaf

    2009–2016

    168 hp
  • Veloce (2016 flagship)

    Performance

    Veloce (2016 flagship)

    2016

    168 hp

  • Special

    Racer / Collezione

    2015

  • Special

    SBK Serie Speciale

    2013

  • Limited

    SBK Limited Edition

    2012

    168 hp

  • Limited

    MiTo for Maserati

    2010

    168 hp

    100 built

  • Limited

    RIAR

    2009

    170 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • Rounded lights with chrome or satin surrounds echo the 8C.5
  • Two large taillights sit at the outer edges of a squat rear end.4
  • Three-door hatchback proportions; no five-door body was offered.9
  • Look for pronounced flares over the rear wheels.3

Year by year

  1. October 2013 / MY2014 (UK)

    A chrome grille, titanium-gray lamp surrounds, tinted rear glass and a sports rear bumper marked the UK refresh.910

  2. 2014 model year (UK)

    Inside, a new dashboard and 5-inch Uconnect touchscreen distinguish the updated cabin.10

  3. 2016

    Giulia-influenced front styling, a new logo badge and fresh lettering distinguish the facelift.213

Against its rivals

  • Renault Clio 200 Gordini

    MiTo vs Renault Clio 200 Gordini

    Power

    MiTo168 hp
    Renault Clio 200 Gordini197 hp
    3
  • Abarth Punto Evo

    MiTo vs Abarth Punto Evo

    Power

    MiTo168 hp
    Abarth Punto Evo161 hp
    3
  • Fiat 500 TwinAir

    MiTo vs Fiat 500 TwinAir

    UK starting price lower is better

    MiTo14,150 £
    Fiat 500 TwinAir11,660 £
    8

Prices

Price when newAuction salePrices on a log scale
$1K$10K$100K 2010201520202025 2009 · $28,584 · Italy base, USD as printed2012 · $22,499 · UK TwinAir Sprint; ~$1.59/£2012 · $24,407 · UK TwinAir Distinctive; ~$1.59/£2016 · $17,496 · UK base 1.4; ~$1.35/£2016 · $19,791 · UK base TwinAir; ~$1.35/£2016 · $21,087 · UK base 1.3 JTDM-2; ~$1.35/£2016 · $22,086 · UK Super 105 hp; ~$1.35/£2016 · $22,896 · UK Super 1.3 diesel; ~$1.35/£2016 · $24,516 · UK Super 1.4 TCT; ~$1.35/£2016 · $27,675 · UK Veloce 1.4 TCT; ~$1.35/£ 2009 · $28,584 · Italy base price, 2009 model year 2023 · $4,428 · 2014 MiTo; £3,542, approx. USD, WB & Sons2023 · $3,125 · 2009 MiTo; £2,500, approx. USD, Mathewsons2025 · $2,145 · 2012 MiTo; £1,650, approx. USD, Mathewsons2026 · $1,092 · 2013 MiTo LIVE 0.9; £840, approx. USD, Ewbank's $4.4K WB & Sons, 2023
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2009Launch price$28,584Italy base price, 2009 model year
2009Price when new$28,584Italy base, USD as printed
2012Price when new$22,499UK TwinAir Sprint; ~$1.59/£
2012Price when new$24,407UK TwinAir Distinctive; ~$1.59/£
2016Price when new$17,496UK base 1.4; ~$1.35/£
2016Price when new$19,791UK base TwinAir; ~$1.35/£
2016Price when new$21,087UK base 1.3 JTDM-2; ~$1.35/£
2016Price when new$22,086UK Super 105 hp; ~$1.35/£
2016Price when new$22,896UK Super 1.3 diesel; ~$1.35/£
2016Price when new$24,516UK Super 1.4 TCT; ~$1.35/£
2016Price when new$27,675UK Veloce 1.4 TCT; ~$1.35/£
2023Auction sale$4,4282014 MiTo; £3,542, approx. USD, WB & Sons
2023Auction sale$3,1252009 MiTo; £2,500, approx. USD, Mathewsons
2025Auction sale$2,1452012 MiTo; £1,650, approx. USD, Mathewsons
2026Auction sale$1,0922013 MiTo LIVE 0.9; £840, approx. USD, Ewbank's

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 11 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 13 stories from its legend
    • “A clover with roots in 1923”
    • “The championship's first MultiAir entry”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 5 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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