Lancia Delta 2008–2014 car dimensions: 4520 mm long, 1797 mm wide and 1499 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,320 kg. Braked towing is 1,300 kg.
Argento trim comes with manual climate control as standard along with a CD/MP3 radio and steering wheel audio controls. Rear seats slide and recline separately for flexibility. Six airbags and advanced ESP are standard across the range. Cruise control and rear parking sensors are available as options or in packages. Lane departure warning via Driving Advisor is optional on higher packs. No factory reversing camera or smartphone mirroring systems.
Boot space measures 380 litres with the sliding rear seats fully back, rising to around 465 litres when slid forward. Folding the seats expands capacity to 1190 litres with a reasonably regular load floor.
Braked towing capacity is rated at 1300 kg with unbraked at 500 kg. Payload sits near 570 kg depending on exact engine and equipment. The sliding rear bench and generous cabin space support everyday family and light load duties, though no specific heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages appear as standard.
The cabin uses quality cloth with Alcantara accents on Argento, soft surfaces and a noise-absorbing roof that cuts cabin sound. Front seats offer height and driver lumbar adjustment. rear bench slides and reclines for extra legroom or boot space. Manual climate is standard with a cooled front armrest box. Large side glass and optional GranLuce roof flood the space with light. It feels roomy and quiet for a compact hatch, with a lounge-like rear for longer trips.
Euro NCAP 5-star adult occupant rating (34 points) on Argento 1.6 Multijet test car.
Standard Absolute Handling System ESP with Hill Holder, ASR, TTC, DST plus ABS/EBD.
Six airbags standard across range (front, side, curtain). active front headrests and ISOFIX.
Oil and filter changes by indicator, not exceeding 2 years. typical 15-35 000 km intervals by engine and use.
Petrol and diesel Multijet range with DPF on diesels. NEDC combined figures from around 4.6 l/100 km on efficient diesels.
Fuel economy follows NEDC figures that vary by engine: efficient 1.6 Multijet diesels return combined values near 4.6-4.9 l/100 km with CO2 from about 120 g/km, while petrol T-Jet units sit higher. Real-world use depends on load, style and short trips that affect DPF regeneration on diesels.
Servicing follows the scheduled plan with oil changes signalled by the dash and capped at two years. Timing belt replacement is required at set mileage or years (typically 60-120 000 km depending on conditions). Pollen filters, brake fluid and other items have fixed intervals. dusty or city use shortens some.
Safety kit is strong for the class: full ESP suite, six airbags, pretensioned belts and stable structure that earned five Euro NCAP stars for adults. Child scores were lower and pedestrian protection modest. Keep the car by watching suspension bushes, DPF/EGR on diesels and regular oil changes to protect turbos and injectors.
Length 4520 mm, Width 1797 mm, Height 1499 mm, Wheelbase 2700 mm (Delta 2008–2014)
Sources: manufacturer data, Lancia Delta 2008 technical data sheet, FIRE 1.4 Turbo Jet 120 bhp, Lancia press release 5 September 2008: six standard airbags and five head restraints.