The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (06 - 08) vs. Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)
€ 22,500

€ 21,200

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 2.9 cm shorter, 5.3 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the Volvo C30 1.8F.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo C30 1.8F
1442
1729
1895
1447
1782
2039
1729 mm
Width
1782 mm
1895 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1442 mm
Height
1447 mm
2546
4223
2640
4252
4223 mm
Length
4252 mm
2546 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo C30 1.8F
1275 kg
Kerb Weight
1327 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
52 kg
3.92 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo C30 1.8F
Typ 937
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Ethanol

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo C30 1.8F
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
AR 32104
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
118 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
118 bhp
123 bhp
Volvo C30 1.8F
146 NM
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
165 NM
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
146 NM
165 NM
Volvo C30 1.8F
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo C30 1.8F
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 1.8F
▶ REPLAY
10.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.79 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
10.81 kg/bhp
10.79 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.8F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo C30 1.8F
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
34 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8F
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
38 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
455 mi
Range
360 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
455 mi
360 mi
Volvo C30 1.8F
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).
300.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
155.3 kWh
300.9 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8F
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
194 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo C30 1.8F
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
445 kg
Maximum Payload
423 kg
292 L
Boot Capacity
278 L






1042 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L