The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (06 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
€ 22,500
€ 29,000
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
648 lb
18.73 %
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-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
AR 32104
Engine Code
D5204T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
118 hp
175 hp
Volvo V40 D4
108 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
108 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 D4
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
▶ REPLAY
23.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.77 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
23.82 lb/hp
19.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
29 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
21 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
455 mi
Range
867 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
455 mi
867 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).
88.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
155.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 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
994 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
