The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (06 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 22,500

€ 27,300

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 5.7 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 D2
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 D2
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
553 lb
16.44 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 D2
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 V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AR 32104
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
118 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
108 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
108 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 D2
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
▶ REPLAY
23.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
23.82 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
29 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
21 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
455 mi
Range
808 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
455 mi
808 mi
Volvo V40 D2
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).
82.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
155.3 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft