The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (08 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)

€ 17,600
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
€ 26,500
 Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo C30 2.0D
56.8
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (08 - 10)
68.1
74.6
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
68.1 in
Width
70.2 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.8 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (08 - 10)
100.2
166.3
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
166.3 in
Length
167.4 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo C30 2.0D
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
379 lb
11.96 %
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)

General

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo C30 2.0D
Typ 937
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
AR 37203
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
104 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
103 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D

Performance

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo C30 2.0D
115 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

▶ REPLAY
26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
26.82 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
29 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
547 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
455 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
155.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
155.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo C30 2.0D
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft