The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (08 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 D4 (16 - 18)
€ 17,600

€ 32,300

€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 14.7 cm shorter, 12.8 cm narrower and 2.2 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D4.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 D4
1442
1729
1895
1420
1857
2041
1729 mm
Width
1857 mm
1895 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1442 mm
Height
1420 mm
2546
4223
2647
4370
4223 mm
Length
4370 mm
2546 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 D4
1265 kg
Kerb Weight
1578 kg
1710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2005 kg

Weight Difference:
313 kg
19.84 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 D4
Typ 937
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol 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
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
104 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
104 bhp
187 bhp
Volvo V40 D4
140 NM
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
140 NM
400 NM
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
157 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4
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12.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.44 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
12.16 kg/bhp
8.44 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
34 mpg
74 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
25 mpg
city
67 mpg
No data
motorway
78 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
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)
196 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 D4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
427 kg
292 L
Boot Capacity
335 L







1042 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L