The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (08 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
€ 17,600
€ 29,900
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark is 5.7 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 D4
56.8
68.1
74.6
55.9
70.2
80.4
68.1 in
Width
70.2 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.8 in
Height
55.9 in
100.2
166.3
104.2
172
166.3 in
Length
172 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 D4
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
690 lb
19.83 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 D4
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 manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
AR 37203
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
104 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
103 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 D4
115 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
▶ REPLAY
26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
26.82 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
29 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
21 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
455 mi
Range
1014 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
455 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
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).
78.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
155.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 D4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
