The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (08 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 17,600
€ 27,200
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘ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 T3.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 T3
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 T3
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3426 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
637 lb
18.59 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 T3
Typ 937
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
AR 37203
Engine Code
B4154T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
104 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 T3
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
103 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 T3
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
▶ REPLAY
26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.84 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
26.82 lb/hp
22.84 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
29 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
21 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
455 mi
Range
700 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
455 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
104.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
155.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 T3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
