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Lancia Delta

Years1980–2015
Generations10
Total variants96
Body stylesHatchback
PlatformType Two · Fiat C2
DesignerGiorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign · Marco Pedracini at Zagato · Ercole Spada at I.DE.A Institute · Centro Stile Lancia
AssemblyItaly: Chivasso, Piedmont · Italy: Milan, Rho · Italy: Naples, Pomigliano d'Arco · Italy: Frosinone, Cassino
AwardsEuropean Car of the Year (1980)
Also known asChrysler Delta (United Kingdom, Ireland)

The Lancia Delta is a hatchback model, produced 1980–2015, spanning 10 generations with 96 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Delta (2011-2015), Delta (2008-2011), Delta HPE (1998-2000) and Delta (1998-2000). The Delta (2008-2011) generation is the most extensively documented, with 28 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 10

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Lancia Delta have?

The Lancia Delta has 10 generations with 96 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Lancia Delta produced?

The Lancia Delta has been produced 1980–2015. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Lancia Delta?

The Lancia Delta is available as Hatchback. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

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What would this actually cost you?

28,856Estimated total · €5,771 per year
  • Depreciation10,458
  • Fuel / energy8,728
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance3,000
  • Road tax2,920

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

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Regional names · 1

Lancia Delta: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • Chrysler Delta
    United Kingdom, Ireland
Across · Hatchback

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
Delta (1980-1983)1980–198378 hp12.5 s3€10k–€11k★ 3.2
Delta (1983-1993)1983–1993130 hp9.8 s10€12k–€39k★ 3.3
Delta (1993-1996)1993–1996116 hp11 s8€15k–€27k★ 3.2
Delta HPE (1995-1996)1995–1996138 hp9.7 s3€17k–€27k★ 3.0
Delta (1996-1998)1996–1998107 hp10.8 s6€15k–€21k★ 3.3
Delta HPE (1996-1998)1996–1998127 hp10 s4€15k–€27k★ 3.1
Delta HPE (1998-2000)1998–2000127 hp10 s4€16k–€27k★ 2.8
Delta (1998-2000)1998–2000108 hp10.8 s3€16k–€19k★ 3.0
Delta (2008-2011)2008–2011152 hp9 s28€24k–€40k★ 3.4
Delta (2011-2015)2011–2015142 hp9.5 s27€23k–€42k★ 3.4

Equipment

Delta (2011-2015)

Does the Lancia Delta have parking sensors?
Optional (rear)on 24 of 27 versions
Does the Lancia Delta have cruise control?
Standardon 16 of 27 versions
Does the Lancia Delta have built-in navigation?
Optionalon 24 of 27 versions
Does the Lancia Delta have ISOFIX?
Standardon all versions
Does the Lancia Delta have lane keeping assist?
Optionalon 17 of 27 versions
Does the Lancia Delta have Bluetooth?
Optionalon 23 of 27 versions
Does the Lancia Delta have a driver airbag?
Standardon all versions