The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (06 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
€ 22,500
€ 29,100
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 T4.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 T4
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 T4
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
514 lb
15.46 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 T4
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
AR 32104
Engine Code
B4164T
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
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
118 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
108 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
108 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 T4
121 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
▶ REPLAY
23.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.68 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
23.82 lb/hp
18.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
29 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
21 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
455 mi
Range
631 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
455 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
115.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
155.3 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Volvo V40 T4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
